Crocosmia LUCIFER
A cormous, herbaceous perennial with a robust and very upright growing habit up to 1.6m tall when in flower. It has mid-green, pleated blade-like leaves and arching deep red flower stems bearing glowing orange, tubular flowers that have a paler orange throat, from mid to late summer.
Pot Size
Supplied in 2 litre pot
Grows up to
Height up to 160cm
Flowering Period
August - September
Position
Sunny, sheltered site with moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Will tolerate shade, but lack of water can reduce flowering
Characteristics
Clump-forming, cormous perennial
Additional Information
Also known as "montbretia"
Flowers reliably. Can grow in shade or dry conditions.
Excellent cut flower