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Lucifer Crocosmia

Crocosmia x 'Lucifer'

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ZONES  5-9 | Good to grow! Zone
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Crocosmia x Curtonus 'Lucifer' (Montbretia) blooms in summer with brilliant, hummingbird attracting scarlet-red flowers on arching stems. Plant Crocosmia Lucifer bulbs (corms) in spring for very showy blooms and excellent cut flowers.

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Crocosmia x Curtonus 'Lucifer' (Montbretia) blooms in summer with brilliant, hummingbird-attracting scarlet-red flowers on arching stems. Crocosmia 'Lucifer' bulbs (corms) will do best in rich, moisture-retentive soils, in full or partial sun. Perennial in zones 5-9. Crocosmia may not bloom the first season, especially in colder zones, but it is perennial and once established it will reward you with spectacular blooms. Cover with mulch to insulate in winter in zones 5-6.

Planting & Care

Summer Blooming Bulbs, including popular varieties such as gladiolus and dahlias, are planted in the spring and bloom in the summer. Most of these bulbs are tropical and require warm weather to be planted. There must not be any danger of frost and your ground temperature must have reached 55 degrees Fahrenheit before planting. Many of our summer blooming bulbs can be planted as perennials in zones 9-10 (zone 8 if mulched), but should be treated as annuals in cooler climates. You can lift them and store them in the fall, or bring patio pots inside before frost.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Some perennials are shipped as potted plants, some as perennial roots packed in peat.  The ‘Plant Information’ section describes how that item will ship. All perennials and fall-planted bulbs are packaged to withstand shipping and are fully-guaranteed. Please open upon receipt and follow the instructions included.

Perennials and fall-planted bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your Growing Zone. Perennial and fall-planted bulb orders will arrive separately from seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment and all items are shipping to the same address, there is no additional shipping charge. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (802) 227-7200 or contact us by email or chat.

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Key Features

Advantages

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Naturalizes
  • Cut Flowers
  • Container Planting
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant

Light Requirements

  • Morning Sun & Afternoon Shade
  • Full Sun

Bloom Time

Mid to late summer

Additional information

Planting Time

  • Spring / Summer

Soil Moisture

  • Average
  • Moist / Wet

Water Tolerance

Low-Water

Soil Type

  • Average Soil
  • Sandy Soil

Mature Height

30-36" tall

Bulb Spacing

6 bulbs per sq. ft.

Flower Bulb Size

10-12 cm

Planting Depth

Plant 5-8" deep

Growing Zones

  • Zone 5
  • Zone 6
  • Zone 7
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9

Ideal Region

  • Midwest
  • Northeast
  • Pacific Northwest
  • Southeast
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