Lucifer Crocosmia

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Deer-resistant, Flowering, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts pollinators, Heat Tolerant, and Drought resistant

Specifications

Botanical Name

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Height

3-4 ft
Width

1 ft
Growing Zones

5-9
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Fast
Flower Color
- Red
Leaf Color
- Green
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Plant in full sun for at least 6 to 8 hours daily. While it can handle light afternoon shade in the hottest climates, too much shade results in floppy stems and fewer of those signature scarlet blooms.
Soil: These bulbs prefer rich, well drained soil that stays moist but never soggy. If you have heavy clay, mix in organic compost or peat moss to improve drainage and prevent the corms from rotting during the winter.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, provide about 1 inch of water per week to help the root system settle in. Once mature, Lucifer Crocosmia is quite drought tolerant, but inconsistent moisture during the heat of summer can lead to scorched leaf tips and a shorter flowering window. Aim to keep the soil consistently damp like a wrung out sponge during the peak blooming months.

Pruning Tips

This plant blooms on new wood, so you should leave the foliage alone until it turns completely brown and dies back naturally in late autumn or early winter. Cutting the green leaves too early prevents the plant from storing energy in the corm for next year’s growth. Think of the fading foliage as a battery charger that needs to finish its cycle before you tidy up the garden bed.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer in early spring just as the new green shoots begin to emerge from the ground. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers in mid to late summer because they encourage lush leaf growth at the expense of flowers and can make the plant more susceptible to winter damage. A single application of a 10-10-10 formula provides all the fuel needed for a spectacular midsummer display.

Don't let the name fool you. This is one gorgeous plant! Brilliantly hot scarlet-red, the Lucifer Crocosmia (Crocosmia 'Lucifer') blooms in summer with brilliant scarlet-red flowers on arching stems! Resembling bigger and bolder versions of Freesia when in bloom, the sword-like foliage adds texture and architectural interest to the garden bed and border!

Lucifer attracts butterflies and Hummingbirds. What a show for you to watch! With a mature height of 30-36 inches tall, you will want to plant them toward the back of your garden. Add shorter plants in front to add a natural look and feel to your home. Your neighbors will stop and ask what that beautiful red plant is in the back!

You'll enjoy the saffron scent of the blooms! Be patient, Crocosmia may not bloom the first season, especially in colder zones, but are reliable perennials. Once established will reward you with spectacular blooms all summer long. You won't have to worry about deer or rabbits much as they tend to leave this plant alone.

Planting and Application:

This plant grows well in your garden, and containers and makes gorgeous cut flowers. While planted in your garden they will multiply and naturalize themselves each year! Growing tall and spreading wide in time, these bulbs thrive in 5 through 9. Create groupings in your garden beds to maximize the brilliant color of these blooms and the upright effect of the foliage.

These blooms are a favorite color of bees and hummingbirds, so add to a naturalized pollinator border and cut flower garden so all can enjoy the vibrant color! Spice up a large planter and mixed container with these upright bulbs. They look great with Ti Plants, Dracaena, Ginger, and other tropical plants as nicely as they mingle with Roses and non-tropical perennials. Add to Rock Gardens and poolside gardens!

Brilliant Red Blooms
Upright Green Foliage
Spring-Planted Summer Bulbs
Colonizing Clumping Growth
Beds & Borders, Containers & Cut Flower Gardens

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Crocosmia Lucifer will do best in rich, moisture-retentive soils in full sun or partial shade. Cover with mulch to insulate in winter in USDA growing zones 5-6. These plants need moderate moisture and well-drained locations that never get soggy. Since this is a tropical plant the best time to plant your bulbs is in the spring/summer when there is no danger of frost and your ground temperature has reached 55°F.

Full Sun
Moderate Moisture Needs
Well-Drained Soil of Moist Kinds
Prune After Foliage Yellows
Appreciates Mulched Beds & Moderate Fertility

Red hot garden blooms and unique form, the Lucifer Crocosmia bulb plant will light a fire in your garden! Get ready to design your summer garden with beautiful plants from our experts at Nature Hills Nursery!

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So far- good!

So far, so good. It was gorgeous upon arrival but the S. Carolina sun is baking it for sure. The deer promptly ate the blossoms but didn't much care for the foliage, but they keep trying! Maybe they don't communicate well! Anyway there are new leaves coming up and it's doing okay. We will have to cage it when blossoms begin in the future. Very healthy plant & well packaged

Hi Sandra, Thank you for your review. We know how exciting it is to see blooms on your flowers yet how disappointing it can be when the deers come by for lunch! Another suggestion to help keep the deers at bay would be a deer repellent spray. There are many different ones on the market made from natural materials that don't harm your flowers. We hope you, the deer, and the flowers may all co-exist and continue to flourish! Thank you - Nature Hills Customer Support

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Beautiful plant. True, Humming birds did visit when flowers in bloom (approx 2 weeks). Does not bloom all summer, but Reed like foliage lovely. Untrue: DEFINITELY apply deer resistant spray on flowers, last year age every blossom - not this year!!! Price very high!

Dear V.H.,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful feedback. We're delighted to hear that your plant’s reed-like foliage brings you joy, and that hummingbirds graced your garden during its beautiful bloom period!

We appreciate your note about the limited blooming season and completely understand that a longer floral display is something many gardeners hope for. While the bloom period may be short relative to other plants, this variety’s unique textures and visits from hummingbirds offer a special charm throughout. Regarding the deer resistance, it is good to know that applying the spray effectively protected your flowers this year—that’s great insight for other nature-lovers managing deer in their spaces.

About pricing, we continually strive to balance premium quality and plant health with affordability. Please know that every plant we provide undergoes rigorous quality checks before shipping direct to your doorstep for optimum growth and longevity.

If you want assistance in selecting additional plants with extended blooming seasons or deer resistance, or help on application tips for protective sprays, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We love supporting your gardening journey!

Bloom on,
The Nature Hills Plant Knowledge Team

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