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Crocosmia lucifer bulbs.
Crocosmia bulbs are tall summer blooming plants that are just getting started when other spring bloomers like tulips are entering dormancy for the season.
They are also the ideal flowers for any floral arrangement as.
Crocosmia lucifer is a stunning perennial that grows from bulb like structures called corms.
Crocosmia mix 10 bulbs bright red color drought tolerant zones 6 through 10.
Plant the bulbs in clusters for maximum visual interest in the perennial garden.
Plant up the top two corms from each string which will be the newest and therefore make the most vigorous plants.
The blooms can be used in cut flower arrangements and the sword like leaves are attractive all season.
Crocosmia bulbs and plants.
Despite its tropical origin this vigorous perennial is hardy down to zone 5 and can stay in the ground year round in all but the harshest climates reliably blooming season after season.
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One of the most popular variety of crocosmia lucifer will produce beautiful bright red flowers that will keep on blooming from mid summer well into the fall.
Also makes a good cut flower.
At first glance the crocosmia flower seems to resemble the gladiolus but this plant is actually a member of the iris family which is fortunate as it s much hardier than annual glads in the garden.
Crocosmia lucifer adds a tropical flair to the perennial garden and attracts hummingbirds.
Crocosmia is technically not a bulb but a corm.
Arching flower stems bear tropical looking flowers in hot colors.
The easy to grow bulbs return year after year.
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Learning how to plant crocosmia bulbs can give your garden dimension and sunrise colors of red orange and yellow and the funnel shaped blooms have a subtle scent that increases when they are dried.
Crocosmia corms multiply over the years forming new corms which grow on top of each other in a conjoined string.
Crocosmia blooms are produced on slender stems of 2 feet 0 5 m or more in length.
Lucifer adds bright red color to the garden as the long spiky blooms rise above deep green lance.
Attractive to hummingbirds and virtually pest and disease free the crocosmias are a beautiful and easy addition to any garden.
