Lucifer Crocosmia
Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 Highlights
Lucifer Crocosmia highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-9
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!
