Do Lucifer plants spread?

This late-summer blooming perennial may spread like sin, (perhaps that is why the most common variety is called Lucifer), but it is a plant that is just heavenly to divide. The bulb-like corms are easy to pull apart and simple to store or share.

Do Crocosmia Lucifer come back every year?

Crocosmia are indigenous to eastern Africa and are related to gladiolas. Plant crocosmia corms in spring for flowers in mid to late summer. In most climates, crocosmia is perennial and the plants will return to bloom again year after year.

How do you care for a Lucifer plant?

Grow crocosmia in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Divide congested clumps every three to five years to rejuvenate them and encourage better flowering. In colder regions you may need to mulch the corms to protect them from frost.

Is Crocosmia Lucifer invasive?

Caring for Crocosmia Once they do, most cultivars, including ‘Lucifer’, develop into fairly large clumps. There are a few species of crocosmia that are considered invasive, so if you garden in the deep south or Northwest, only plant named cultivars.

Should I cut back crocosmia?

As stated above, you do not need to prune Crocosmia, other than de-heading dead flowers during summer. You can, however, cut the plant back once its leaves have withered and died in late autumn, in order to make way for new growth.

Can crocosmia grow in pots?

Crocosmias will grow well in pots. However, choose one of the shorter, less vigorous varieties when planting with other species, as some varieties can take over. You can also plant them in pots by themselves to control their vigour and avoid competition.

Can I grow crocosmia in pots?

Can you put crocosmia in pots?

Where does crocosmia grow best?

full sun
Crocosmia will survive in part shade but best flower production is obtained in full sun – except in hot summer climates where part shade will enable the flowers to last longer. Plant in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil. Crocosmia do not enjoy hot, dry sites.