Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ is a dramatic and highly regarded summer-flowering bulb, celebrated for its intense scarlet-red blooms and strong, upright habit. An RHS Award of Garden Merit winner, this striking variety flowers all summer long and makes a bold statement in borders, beds, and large containers.

The vivid red flowers are held on tall, arching stems above sword-like green foliage, making Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ a standout feature in the garden and an excellent choice for cut flower arrangements. Its rich colour pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses and other late-summer perennials.

Key Features
✓ Vibrant scarlet-red flowers
✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit winner
✓ Flowers all summer long
✓ Excellent for cut flowers
✓ Ideal for borders, beds, and large containers

Size
✓ Mature height: approx. 100cm (40 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: from March onwards
✓ Plant corms approx. 8–10cm deep
✓ Spacing: approx. 10cm (4 inches) apart
✓ Position: full sun
✓ Soil: well-drained soil

Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ thrives in sunny, open positions and performs best in free-draining soil. Once established, it is reliable and long-lived, returning year after year with impressive summer colour.

Aftercare
Water regularly during dry periods, particularly in the first growing season, but avoid waterlogged soil. Deadhead spent flowers to keep plants tidy and allow foliage to die back naturally in autumn to feed the corms for the following year. In colder or exposed areas, a light mulch can help protect plants over winter.