Crocus 'Goldilocks'

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-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.

Compost · Planting

Houseplant compost for repotting

Repot using any good quality house plant compost.