Very common plant - what is it ?

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  1. HarryS

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    The pic below is of a very common plant which flowers in late summer, but nobody seems to know its name. Can you help ?
    There is also a deep red version of this. Dont know if it is from the same plant family , this is the one I would like to obtain - any ideas?
    TIA
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    Crocosmia

    Welcome to Gardeners Corner Harry. the deep red version
    you mention is probably "Lucifer" yes also a Crocosmia
    most garden centres will stock it

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    Crocosmia Lucifer. Deep red, orange and yellow flowered varieties exist.
     
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    Thank you Pete and Axl , an answer in less than 10 minutes ! Very impressive

    cheers
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    Hi Harry, there is usually a member or two online to
    answer any questions, you will rarely wait long.
    enjoy the forum.

    Pete
     
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    Hi Harry, yes it has been around for years as the orange type, it does go by the name Crocosmia these days, but it was always called Montbretia years ago.... :wink: :hehe:
     
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    didn't know you were old enough to remember Montbretia M F :hehe:

    Pete
     
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    :rotfl::rotfl: Aww Thanks Pete, well you see that's because I am young at heart..!!! :dh::hehe:
     
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    you and me both mate!! :lollol::wink:

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    :gnthb: Gotcha.. But that's life I suppose.... :wuvu::rotfl:
     
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    Monbretia
     
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    Harry - its quite a weed around here. You only have to wait a while and it appears from nowhere. However - I love it.
     
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    Thanks all for the replies and info , I know it can be a bit invasive and around my neck of the woods it seems every third garden has the orange variety. I will buy some bulbs of the Lucifer type for planting next spring :gnthb:

    cheers
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    Thanks Silver surfer - thats a very good selection.

    I think most of us assume that 'Lucifer' is the only red one - but there are lots of others. I gather some are a bit shorter and not quite as floppy as 'Lucifer'. The one I fancy is 'Gloria', which looks pink.

    S. surfer - you are really good at recognising plants - do you work in the business or is it just a hobby?
     
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