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Looking to add vibrant, easy-care colour to your New Zealand garden? Our range of crocosmia plants for sale offers the perfect solution. Crocosmia’s striking sword-like foliage and fiery blooms create a dazzling display from mid-summer right through early autumn. These perennial beauties thrive in our temperate climate, lighting up borders, mixed beds, and even containers with bold reds, oranges, and yellows. At our nursery, we make it simple to find healthy crocosmia plants for sale—whether you’re seeking classic varieties or something a bit more dramatic.

Crocosmia 'Lucifer' plant with red flowers.

Crocosmia Lucifer

Crocosmia Lucifer features amazing red flowers and lush foliage. The showy and long-lasting blooms are borne as clusters off slender stems in summer. They are complemented with lush, grass-like foliage which is held with a gentle arch. The flowers result in seedpods in autumn that are great for attracting birds. This bulbous plant typically grows to 60 cm tall and 50 cm wide, and performs best when positioned in full sun or partial shade on a well-drained site. It is tolerant of dry periods, frost, cool climates and may die back during these times to regrow when conditions start to warm. Crocosmia Lucifer is commonly included in cottage gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, or maintained in a container. A mass planting suits this plant.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Perennials
Height: 60 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Flowering time: Summer
Tolerances: Hardy
Garden uses: Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Crocosmia Lucifer

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Why Grow Crocosmia in New Zealand gardens?

Crocosmia plants, like Crocosmia crocosmiiflora and Crocosmia Lucifer, are renowned for their adaptability and spectacular flower spikes. Perfect for gardeners of all skill levels, crocosmia quickly forms dense clumps, making it a superb choice for naturalising in borders or creating a bold focal point. These perennials are not only frost hardy but also tolerant of most soils, provided they get good drainage and some sunshine. Pollinators, including bees and butterflies, absolutely adore crocosmia—as do local gardeners looking for reliable garden colour.

Popular Crocosmia Varieties

Among our crocosmia plants for sale, two top favourites are Crocosmia crocosmiiflora and Crocosmia Lucifer. Crocosmia crocosmiiflora delivers bright orange flowers and lush, arching foliage, creating a cheerful vibe. Meanwhile, Crocosmia Lucifer is famed for its bold, flaming red blooms—making it a striking accent in any garden design. Both varieties are easy to grow and produce more flowers year after year, with minimal maintenance.

Planting and Care Tips

Crocosmia thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade. For best results, plant your crocosmia in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. Space the corms or plants about 40cm apart to allow their foliage and flowers to spread. Water regularly until established, then reduce watering as crocosmia can handle brief dry periods. In autumn, let the foliage die down naturally—it helps to protect the corms from winter chill. Divide clumps every few years to prevent overcrowding and encourage strong flowering.

Pairing Crocosmia with Other Plants

If you’re planning a lush garden palette, crocosmia pairs beautifully with foliage-focused plants. Try grouping them with indoor favourites like Chlorophytum comosum variegatum (Spider Plant), or add drama with the bold leaves of Stromanthe Triostar (Stromanthe Plant). For golden-toned accent foliage, Chlorophytum Golden Glow (Chlorophytum comosum Spider Plant) offers a bright contrast that echoes crocosmia’s vivid flowers.

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Browse our collection of crocosmia plants for sale and bring dazzling colour and lasting interest to your landscape. With our expert selection and healthy, NZ-grown plants, you can trust your garden to bloom beautifully season after season. Shop our range today and discover how easy it is to enjoy crocosmia’s vibrant performance—right here in New Zealand.


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