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Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia 'Lucifer')
1 hour care
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per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Other names
Montbretia 'Lucifer'
Genus
Crocosmia Crocosmia
Variety or Cultivar
'Lucifer' _ 'Lucifer' is a cormous perennial forming a narrow clump of upright, sword-shaped, pleated, mid- to bright green leaves and arching, branched stems bearing racemes of funnel-shaped, bright red flowers from late summer into autumn.
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
Red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other) Red spider mite (box and other)
General care
Pruning
Cut back faded or dead foliage.
Propagation
Lift and divide congested clumps in spring.
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Where to grow
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia 'Lucifer') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City, Drying, Gravel, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in 8-10 cm deep in spring in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in cold areas to protect from frosts.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Other names
Montbretia 'Lucifer'
Genus
Crocosmia Crocosmia
Variety or Cultivar
'Lucifer' _ 'Lucifer' is a cormous perennial forming a narrow clump of upright, sword-shaped, pleated, mid- to bright green leaves and arching, branched stems bearing racemes of funnel-shaped, bright red flowers from late summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Red in Summer
Foliage
Green in Spring; Green in Summer; Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Red spider mite (box and other)
General care
Pruning
Cut back faded or dead foliage.
Propagation
Lift and divide congested clumps in spring.
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Where to grow
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia 'Lucifer') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Coastal, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Architectural, Banks and Slopes, City, Drying, Gravel, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in 8-10 cm deep in spring in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun or partial shade. Mulch in cold areas to protect from frosts.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' (Montbretia 'Lucifer')
Common pest name
common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips
Scientific pest name
Frankliniella schultzei
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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