Crocosmia Lucifer AGM

Description

Crocosmia Lucifer AGM produce large rich red, funnel shaped flowers. Crocosmia Lucifer is one of the most popular of the crocosmias and provides an immense amount of colour to any garden environment.

AGM= Award of Garden Merit given by the RHS

Cultivation Instructions

Plant Crocosmia from February on-wards in soils that are free draining and not waterlogged. Cultivate the soil to a depth of 15-20cms and plant corms 10cms deep and 8-10cms apart. In heavy soils add plenty of humus matter and or grit to help with drainage. Prefer full sun but will also perform well in the semi-shaded areas of the garden. Leave undisturbed to naturalise for a number of years in the garden.  When they start to get overcrowded dig them up when they are dormant and re-plant corms further apart.

Care tips:

Keep well fed with foods such as rotted manure, tomato feed and bone meal. If possible mulch borders over the winter.

Growing information

Flowering Height: 36-40″ (90-100cm)

Soil type: Most soils that are free draining. Does not do well in very alkaline soils.

Flowering period: July to August

Soil type: Rich well drained soil.

Aspect: Semi-shade to full sun.

Planting Depth: Plant corms 10cms deep.

Spacing: 5-10ms apart.

Our tip: Can be used for Cut Flower and flower arrangements.

Full growing instructions provided