Blooming in early November -- *watch out!!*
POSTED BY KIM — I love crocosmia. When my husband and I went to England a few years ago, I was surprised to see it all over the countryside. It has such a tropical look — it was kind of funny to see it in the middle of these English cottage gardens.
I’ve got a few different varieties in my garden, but this one is ‘Lucifer.’ And it’s blooming *right now* — about 3 months after its first set of flowers. Shocking!
A close up.
Crocosmia — which actually start as bulbs — bloom best in full sun, with well-drained soil. ‘Lucifer’ grows to about 3′ tall, and it’s a real hummingbird favorite. They are somewhat prone to spider mites, so pre-treatment is recommended.
Another really popular crocosmia we sold this year was ‘Limpopo.’ (Below.) The picture doesn’t do it justice!
