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Crocosmia lucifer/ 50 seeds

Give the devil his due Crocosmia has never looked more appealing.
Crocosmia are related to the gladiola and are hardy plants that bloom from mid to late summer. They are quick and easy to grow and a no nonsense performer. With great vigour they produce imposing clumps in the late summer border.
Lucifer flowers for a long period, well into late summer. The spear like foliage adds a wonderful contrast to the more traditional leaf shapes in the garden.Plant in any moist well drained garden soil in full sun or part shade, although it will grow well in shade, it will bloom much better in a sunny position.
Although it is tall plant, growing to 120cm (4ft) it is self supporting and requires no need for staking. It has less vigorous growth than many other varieties, it grows true from seed and will self seed if allowed.
Sowing:
Sow in late Winter to early Spring (Feb to May)
Sow at maximum 13 to 16°C (55 to 60°F), covering them with a thin layer of compost. The compost should be kept moist but not wet at all times. Germination between 30 to 90 days.
***** out each seedling as it becomes large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3in) pots or trays. Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10 to 15 days before planting out. Plant at least 15cm (5in) deep, in order to help support the plant and stop the foliage drooping over. Space 30cm (12in) apart.
Cultivation:
Once established, crocosmia require only the minimum of care, but in very cold areas it's worth covering plants with a deep mulch of well-rotted compost or straw in winter.
Plants that aren't flowering freely can be divided in the spring. Split them into small clusters and replant in soil enriched with compost, and give a sprinkling of general fertiliser
Plant Uses:
City/Courtyard Gardens, Cottage/Informal Garden, Flower Arranging, Flowers Borders and Beds or Patio/Container Plants