Crocus imperati subsp. suaveolens 'De Jager'
Imperato crocus
Also known as Crocus imperati 'De Jager', Crocus suaveolens 'De Jager'
- Height × spread
- 0.1m × 0.15m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Winter
Availability
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About this plant
This is a hardy crocus that has distinctive flowers. The three outer petals are coloured creamy yellow and have several smartly applied deep purple stripes. These extend into the long flower stalk which is coloured the palest green shade. The inner three flower petals are mauve with a darker central stripe and darker feathering across its surface. The flower opens rather elegantly with the two sets of petals making noticeable tiers. Bright orange stigma sit at the flower's heart. These bright colours will fade as the flower matures. This is winter flowering and may come into bloom as early as December. It is hardy in the warmer parts of the country as long as it has a warm, sunny and well drained position.
- Flower colour
- Cream, Mauve, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Fan
- Height
- 0.1m
- Spread
- 0.15m
- Season of interest
- Winter
- Flowers in
- Winter
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Small scale garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam (normal)
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders and containers
- Use for
- Bee attraction
- Hazards
- No
AutumnNow
Autumn - early · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertliser in early autumn if the planting location is not rich in organic matter. If the soil is rich, no additional feeding is required.
Autumn - mid · Planting
Divide while dormant
Clumps of bulbs, corms or rhizomes can be divided when the plant is dormant. The divided bulbs or corms can immediately be replanted at a little distance from each other, or moved to other locations.
Spring
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Compost · Planting
Houseplant compost for repotting
Repot using any good quality house plant compost.
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