Crocus chrysanthus 'Prins Claus'

species crocus bulbs

size: 25 bulbs

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• Position: full sun
• Soil: gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: February and March
• Flower colour: purple, with a broad white edge
• Other features: slender, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves
• Hardiness: fully hardy
• Bulb Size: 5/7
  
  Named after His Royal Highness Prince Claus of the Netherlands, this is a beautiful crocus with two-tone colouring. The petals looks as though they have been dip-dyed as the insides and outer edges are white, while there is a prominent, deep bluish-purple flush to the outside. On a sunny day when the flowers are fully open, they almost look pure white from above, although occasionally they have a hint of pale blue. It is when they are in bud or when the weather is cloudier, that the colouring to the outer petals becomes more noticeable.
  
  
• Garden care: Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in September or October.