500 Wholesale ORGANIC Red / Orange "Lucifer" Crocosmia Flower Crocosmiiflora Plant Seeds - BULK

This sale is for over 500 fresh Crocosmia "Lucifer"Flower Seeds

100% Organic

Harvested fresh for this Grow Season!

A member of the iris family, this plant produces numerous red-orange flowers on stems from mid to late summer. Hummingbirds love this plant. If you live in the South, provide some afternoon shade. Wonderful when paired with 'Butterfly Blue' Scabiosa and Mexican Sage (Salvia leucanthemum). Does best in moderately fertile soil, rich in organic matter. Mulch well in colder regions. Divide in the spring just before growth begins.

The American Horticulture Society ranks this as one of the top 75 plants for the garden.

Family: Iridaceae

(Lucifer Crocossmia)

Plant Category: Perennial

Bloomtime Range:	Mid Summer to Early Fall
USDA Hardiness Zone:	6 to 8
AHS Heat Zone:	6 to 9
Light Range:	Dappled to Full Sun
pH Range:	5.5 to 8
Soil Range:	Sandy Loam to Some Clay
Water Range:	Normal to Moist

Conditions : Full to Partial Sun

Full sunlight is needed for many plants to assume their full potential. Many of these plants will do fine with a little less sunlight, although they may not flower as heavily or their foliage as vibrant. Areas on the southern and western sides of buildings usually are the sunniest. The only exception is when houses or buildings are so close together, shadows are cast from neighboring properties. Full sun usually means 6 or more hours of direct unobstructed sunlight on a sunny day. Partial sun receives less than 6 hours of sun, but more than 3 hours. Plants able to take full sun in some climates may only be able to tolerate part sun in other climates. Know the culture of the plant before you buy and plant it!

Conditions : Full Sun

Full Sun is defined as exposure to more than 6 hours of continuous, direct sun per day.

Conditions : Moist and Well Drained

Moist and well drained means exactly what it sounds like. Soil is moist without being soggy because the texture of the soil allows excess moisture to drain away. Most plants like about 1 inch of water per week. Amending your soil with compost will help improve texture and water holding or draining capacity. A 3 inch layer of mulch will help to maintain soil moisture and studies have shown that mulched plants grow faster than non-mulched plants.

How-tos : Preparing Garden Beds

Use a soil testing kit to determine the acidity or alkalinity of the soil before beginning any garden bed preparation. This will help you determine which plants are best suited for your site. Check soil drainage and correct drainage where standing water remains. Clear weeds and debris from planting areas and continue to remove weeds as soon as they come up.

A week to 10 days before planting, add 2 to 4 inches of aged manure or compost and work into the planting site to improve fertility and increase water retention and drainage. If soil composition is weak, a layer of topsoil should be considered as well. No matter if your soil is sand or clay, it can be improved by adding the same thing: organic matter. The more, the better; work deep into the soil. Prepare beds to an 18 inch deep for perennials. This will seem like a tremendous amount of work now, but will greatly pay off later. Besides, this is not something that is easily done later, once plants have been established.


How-tos : Planting Perennials

Determine appropriate perennials for your garden by considering sun and shade through the day, exposure, water requirements, climate, soil makeup, seasonal color desired, and position of other garden plants and trees.

The best times to plant are spring and fall, when soil is workable and out of danger of frost. Fall plantings have the advantage that roots can develop and not have to compete with developing top growth as in the spring. Spring is more desirable for perennials that dislike wet conditions or for colder areas, allowing full establishment before first winter. Planting in summer or winter is not advisable for most plants, unless planting a more established sized plant.