Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ – Montbretia ‘Lucifer’

£7.49

SKU: 1530 Category:

Description

Bold, fiery, and guaranteed to turn heads, Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ delivers dramatic colour with its vibrant scarlet-red flower spikes that rise above tall, arching green foliage. Flowering through the height of summer, it’s perfect for adding energy and structure to borders. Ideal for South London gardens, this hardy perennial thrives in both city plots and more naturalistic settings. Pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, echinacea, or salvia for a high-impact, wildlife-friendly display.


 


Plants supplied in a 14CM grower’s pot.


 


Key Features & Care:




  • Mature Height: 90–120cm


  • Mature Spread: 45–60cm


  • Flower Colour: Fiery red


  • Flowering Period: Mid to late summer


  • Foliage: Deciduous, upright and strappy


  • Fragrant: No


  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing


  • Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, tolerates coastal conditions


  • Position: Full sun to partial shade


  • Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


  • Soil PH: Acid, neutral


  • Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


  • Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies

 


Perfect For:




  • Coastal and urban gardens


  • Mid to back of borders


  • Cut flower arrangements


  • Low-maintenance perennial schemes

 


How to Grow:


Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny spot. Water regularly in the first season to establish, then divide clumps every few years to maintain strong flowering.


 


Please note:


Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may vary from the one pictured.