Crocosmia Lucifer, easy to grow UK full hardy mixed herbaceous perennial Montbretia corms that produces arching deep red flower stems bearing glowing orange tubular flowers that have a paler orange throat. These flowering plants loved by pollinating insects, in particular bees and butterflies, will add interest to your garden during the Summer months of July to September. These upright growing, clump forming plants can reach between 150 and 250 cm in height adding plenty of colour to where planted.
These bulbs are great for growing in flower beds and garden borders or also in patio pots to give colour to any mixed flower display, looking great when planted with Kniphofias, Dahlias, and ornamental grasses. Further to this they are ideal for growing in coastal, cottage and low maintenance gardening schemes. Montbretia will continue to grow each year with little maintenance. They can also be used as cut flowers allowing you to enjoy them in your home and garden.
If you are not ready to plant bulbs now, then store them in a cool, dry, frost free, well ventilated location. A garage, shed, loft or cupboard are ideal. Open the paper bag to allow air to circulate round but leave the bulbs in their bags until ready to plant. Just make sure mice or other rodents can’t get access to them. Keep an eye on your bulbs while in storage, if they are showing signs of going soft, it’s best to get them planted before they deteriorate any further.
These bulbs are on pre-order for dispatch Early February 2025.
About Carbeth Plants:
Carbeth Plants is an independent business from Scotland with over 20 years experience in plants and gardening. We strive to deliver the best plants, trees, gifts and more direct to a customers door for the best prices.
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