Description

Turn up the heat in your summer garden with Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, a bold, exotic-looking perennial grown from bulbs. With fiery red, arching blooms and sword-like foliage, this South London favourite adds drama to borders, containers, and wildlife-friendly planting schemes. A must-have for pairing with grasses, dahlias or dark-leaved plants like Heuchera ‘Obsidian’.

Supplied as dormant bulbs, ready for planting.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 90–120cm


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  Mature Spread: 40–60cm


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  Flower Colour: Bright scarlet red


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  Flowering Period: Midsummer to early autumn


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: No


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens (may need mulching in colder areas)


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid to neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Summer borders and vibrant planting schemes


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  Cutting gardens and container displays


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  Urban gardens and front path edges


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  Pairing with ornamental grasses and perennials

How to Grow:

Plant bulbs 8–10cm deep and 10–15cm apart in free-draining soil. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot and water regularly in dry weather. Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour.

Please note:

Images show how the plant may look when mature and in bloom. Supplied as dormant bulbs, not in leaf or flower.