Crocosmia 'Lucifer' typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
montbretia
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Montbretia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') is an amazing plant species with a beautiful array of bright, vibrant red and orange flowers. It is an evergreen perennial, meaning it is low maintenance and doesn't need regular pruning, making it ideal for any garden space. It has sword-like foliage that creates an exceedingly decorative clump and the luminous blooms of Crocosmia 'Lucifer' naturalise easily, creating stunning visual impact when planted in larger areas. Plus, it's an excellent plant for attracting bees and butterflies, which is beneficial for a healthy garden. Montbretia is definitely an amazing addition to any landscape.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 9
Flowers:
Scarlet red Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Soil:
Humus rich, Well-drained
Fruits:
red,orange Fruits In Autumn Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Montbretia is a fairly thirsty plant, requiring regular watering in warmer months. Water montbretia deeply and thoroughly, so that the soil is evenly moist but not waterlogged. Aim to water the plant once per week in the growing season (roughly April–September)and once every 2 weeks in the winter months (October–March), increasing to as often as every 2–3 days if the soil is exceptionally dry. Keep an eye on the soil during periods of drought and dry weather, and water as needed.
sunlight
Montbretia is a sun loving plant species and ideally needs 6-8 hours of direct sunlight for the best growth and blooming. It is a hardy, low-maintenance plant, but too much shade can reduce flowering. If possible, choose a spot that receives direct sunlight for most of the day. Montbretia prefers early morning sunlight, and midday or late afternoon sun can be too intense in summer.
pruning
Montbretia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') should be pruned once a year in late winter to early spring. Pruning should be minimal – remove any dead or damaged foliage and flowers that have died back or become bracts. This encourages a strong new flush of foliage and flowers. It is also important to keep the plant at a manageable size by removing up to 1-third of the older stems. Once finished, feed with an organic fertiliser and water well. This should help to bring a full, vibrant blooming period.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.
Starts Flowering
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' typically starts flowering in late summer, usually in August or September.
Harvest Fruit
Crocosmia 'Lucifer' is typically harvested in late summer and early fall, so the months to start harvesting the fruits would be August, September, October, and November.
