Crocus
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Our range of Crocus invites you to discover these little wonders: spring crocus that brighten gardens at the first signs of good weather, autumn crocus that enliven them at the end of the season. The Crocus 'Mammouth Flower Record' is the most well-known of the Crocus vernus, also called spring crocus. Their large cup-shaped flowers come in shades of purple, blue, yellow, white, or striate. They bloom in March. The Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty', with its creamy yellow flowers, and the Crocus tommasinianus, with its delicate lilac flowers, bloom even earlier, from late February. The Crocus sativus, or saffron crocus, is the most famous of the autumn crocus. Its flower displays bright red stigmas used to produce the precious spice saffron. The Crocus speciosus 'Albus' adorns itself with magnificent white flowers in October, while the lilac corollas of the Crocus pulchellus appear as early as September.
Crocus are bulbous plants that naturalize easily in short grass meadows, borders, and rock gardens. Plant the bulbs at a depth of 7-10 cm. Spring crocus should be planted in autumn, while autumn crocus are planted in summer. Water moderately, as excess water can cause the bulbs to rot. In summer, allow the soil to dry between waterings to encourage bulb dormancy. Crocus are generally disease-resistant, but watch out for rodents that may dig up the bulbs.
To learn more, check out our guide "Crocus: How to Plant Them?"
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