Crocosmia is a summer-flowering perennial with upright, sword-shaped foliage and arching flower spikes. This listing includes approximately 100 seeds supplied as a red-flowering ‘Lucifer’-type selection.
Important cultivar notice: ‘Lucifer’ is a named cultivar commonly maintained by dividing corms. Plants raised from seed may differ from the parent in flower color, height, bloom timing, and form. This package contains seeds, not corms, and exact cultivar traits are not guaranteed.
Plant Profile
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Plant type: Corm-forming perennial grown from seed
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Expected flower range: Red to red-orange, with seedling variation possible
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Light: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
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Bloom season: Usually summer after plants reach maturity
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Uses: Perennial borders and cut-flower gardens
Sowing Guide
- Sow shallowly in a clean, free-draining seed-starting mix.
- Keep the mix evenly moist and provide warmth and bright light.
- Allow time for slow or uneven germination; do not discard pots too quickly.
- Pot seedlings individually after they are large enough to handle.
- Harden off and transplant outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Seed-grown Crocosmia may require multiple growing seasons before flowering. Winter survival varies by seedling and local conditions.
