Crocus
- Height × spread
- 0.05m – 0.15m × 0.05m – 0.15m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
Generally as bulbs in Autumn, some as plants in late Winter & Spring
Many plants are seasonal. Call 01234 567890 to check current stock.
About this plant
Nothing heralds the coming of spring than the sight of these little flowers. The yellow, purple or white goblet-shaped blooms appear in late winter, a welcome early source of food for the bees. Some are autumn flowering, providing late colour after summer has gone. Plant at the edge of borders, in pots or through the lawn for cheery colour even on the coldest of days. Grows to around 15cm tall.
- Flower colour
- Blue, Cream, Grey, Lilac, Mauve, Orange, Pink, Purple, Silver, Violet, White, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green, Grey
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, some varieties
- Shape
- Column, Fan, Oval
- Height
- 0.05m – 0.15m
- Spread
- 0.05m – 0.15m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Autumn, Winter
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Winter garden, Wild flower meadow, Small scale garden, Shady court, Scented garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean garden, Herb garden, Gravel garden, Cottage garden, Conservatory
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, likes light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Poor soil, Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil, Dry and shady soil, Drought resistant
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, some are not hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Ground cover, Bee attraction
- Maintenance
- Some varieties are easycare (low/no maintenance)
- Hazards
- Yes, some poisonous
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 in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Outdoors
Water some varieties differently
Some plants within this genus have additional requirements for water. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for watering guidance.
Compost · Planting
Houseplant compost for repotting
Repot using any good quality house plant compost.
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