Details
'Lucifer' is a perennial forming a clump of narrow, erect, mid-green, pleated leaves with sprays of vivid red flowers on stems to 1.2m in height

Hardiness
H5 - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)

Aspect
South-facing or East-facing or West-facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered

Moisture
Moist but well-drained

Soil
Loam, Chalk, Sand, Clay

pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Size
Ultimate height
1-1.5 metres
Ultimate spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2-5 years

How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich soil that is moist but well-drained. Thrives in sun or partial shade.
Propagation
Propagate by division in spring just before growth starts
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers Cottage & Informal Garden Coastal

How to care
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Prone to glasshouse red spider mite
Diseases
Generally disease free