Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

A popular plant native to South Africa, Crocosmia 'Lucifer' has dense clumps of long, upright, sword-like leaves and has clusters of brilliant-red flowers in late summer. Spectacular when group planted in a flowering border to add structure and vivid colour or as part of a 'hot' border.

• Position: Full sun or light, dappled shade.
• Soil: Well drained, fertile soil.
• Hardiness: Hardy.
• Flowering Period: August - September
• Rate of Growth: Moderate.
• Habit: Crocosmia 'Lucifer' grows to be a clump forming perennial with upright flower stems.
  • Height: 100 cm (3 ft)
  • Spread: 80 cm (2 ½ ft)

• Notes: The stems of Crocosmia 'Lucifer' can be cut to produce eye-catching cut flowers in late summer. Mature plants can be divided in the spring and replanted as required.