Re: Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Linda Dietrick wrote:
>
> Anyone have experience growing Crocosmia 'Lucifer' in northern zones?
>
> Also, I understand that Crocosmia, esp. 'Lucifer', has been known to
> overwinter in zone 5 if well mulched. I'd like to try that here in a
> sheltered microclimate by my foundation wall. Am I dreaming? Any advice?
>
> Thanks,
> Linda
>
> Winnipeg, Manitoba
> USDA zone 3a
Linda:
Planted 3 C.Lucifer this spring, they bloomed this summer. I also had
them planted against the house foundation in a sheltered spot. But
I lifted mine in October. I cleaned the corms, let them dry, then
put them to sleep in a small box full of dry peat moss. I plan to wake
them up in early April (pot, gentle watering, put under florescent
lights
in basement). I didn't find it to be that much work in October
(mind you, only had 3 to lift and store indoors).
Because I've read the corms respond well to overwintering as described
above,
I decided to lift them rather than leave them outdoors. Right beside
where the Crocosmia were outdoors, I'm attempting to overwinter some
Kniphofia I grew from seed last spring. These I decided to leave
outdoors
because I didn't think Kniphofia have bulbs/corms which can be easily
lifted
and stored indoors (or do they?)
Glen in Regina, SK, zone 3, Canadian prairies where El Nino has give us
the mildest December I can remember.
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