Lucifer
A widely grown crocosmia with bright red flowers and good garden vigour.
When to plant Crocosmia in Dundee
Crocosmia spp.
Hardy perennial grown from corms in UK borders. Plant in moist but free-draining soil in sun or light shade, water well after planting, and leave the clump to settle before lifting and dividing every few years.
90 cm · Full Sun · Moderate Water
Calibrated to Dundee · last frost ≈ 3 May
| Activity | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant out | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Growing guide
What to do through the growing season
01
Plant Corms
22 Mar to 19 AprPlant corms during 22nd March - 19th April, deep and apart, in firm, well-drained soil. Water in thoroughly straight after planting.
02
Water to Establish
22 Mar to 31 May Dates as each sowing reaches this stageKeep the soil evenly moist through 22nd March - 31st May while the corms root in. Give a deep soak in dry spells, then ease off once new growth is strong and the clump is settled.
03
Deadhead Spent Stems
17 Jun to 25 OctFrom 17th June, remove faded flower stems as they finish to keep the plant tidy and encourage a longer display. Cut each stem back to the base once the last flowers on it have gone over.
04
Cut Back Old Growth
1 Nov to 29 NovAfter hard frost has blackened the leaves, cut the faded foliage to the base during 1st November - 29th November. Leave any green leaves in place until they die back naturally, because they are feeding next year's growth.
Suggested varieties
Popular varieties of Crocosmia to consider
Emily McKenzie
Compact, free-flowering with orange blooms marked darker at the centre.
George Davidson
A reliable yellow-flowered cultivar that works well in mixed borders.
Star of the East
Orange-yellow flowers on arching stems, useful for a naturalistic look.
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