Very attractive, lighting up my patio in the Spring
5
These Crocus are planted in a large pot on my patio to bring colour during the Spring.
Sue
West Midlands
Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus
species crocus bulbs
25 bulbs
£3.99
£1.60
available to order from summer
- Position: full sun
- Soil: gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: February and March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 5
Fragrant, golden-yellow, goblet-shaped flowers with a bronze-green base and purple markings on the outer petals, appear in February and March with their slender, strap-shaped leaves. Perfect for naturalising in a sunny border or lawn, they also work well in pots and windowboxes, where you will be better able to take advantage of their sweet smelling blooms. For the best results plant in early autumn in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in a gritty, well-drained soil. - Garden care: Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in September or October.
- CAUTION do not eat ornamental bulbs
Goes well with
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£8.99Taylors bulb fibre
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£19.99Another good buy from Crocus
5
Always enjoy my purchases. They come perfectly packed and plants in excellent condition.
Dalreochgarden
Perthshire
Perfect
5
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jyoti
North Wales
Hello Spring
5
The crocus bulbs (yellow, white and purple) have provided a welcome splash of colour in the garden beds and pots.
Gryphi
Clacton on Sea
Beautiful for spring!
5
Lovely planted in a group
Anita
Cobham
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