Crocus
These are popular winter - early spring flowering bulbs (they are really corms) and are easy to grow in any sunny well drained soil, being summer dormant they can be grown under deciduous trees where there is plenty of light and moisture in the early spring. Many can be naturalised in grass and will spread to form very large colonies.
Crocus corms produce small cup shaped flowers in all shades of blue, purple and white. Their narrow leaves have a central silver stripe. The smaller species crocus such as Tommasinianus and Chrysanthus have small flowers whereas the later flowering Dutch crocus have much larger flowers. All crocus spread by seeding or by producing small offset corms.
Plant in the autumn 4-6" deep and 2" apart in a well drained soil. Mice are the main problem as they love the corms. Deep planting and tidying away the loose papery tunics from the surface will deter them. Wire netting can also be used. Established colonies and the small corms of Tommasinianus do not seem to suffer.
Also perfect early bulb for planting in containers. They flower before the other bulbs and their leaves are small enough not to be a nuisance.
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Chrysanthus Advance
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Crocus Chrysanthus Advance
A stunning combination of golden inside and bronzed exterior. The chrysanthus crocus are smaller and earlier than the Dutch varieties but just as good for naturalising in grass ir clumping along the front of a border. Plant the corms in the autumn. Summer dormant.
Height: 3"
Flowering: February - March
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Chrysanthus Ard Schenk
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Crocus chrysanthus Ard Schenk
An excellent white chrysanthus crocus with well rounded flowers. Good in pots or in the garden.
Height: 3"
Flowering: February - March
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Chrysanthus Blue Pearl
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Crocus Chrysanthus Blue Pearl.
Everybody’s favourite. Tubby flowers of a true soft blue with a silvery-blue outside. Perfect for pots, borders or grass. The chrysanthus crocus are smaller and earlier than the Dutch varieties but just as good for naturalising in grass ir clumping along the front of a border. Plant the corms in the autumn. Summer dormant.
Award of Garden Merit by the RHS
Height: 3"
Flowers: February - March
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Chrysanthus Cream Beauty
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Crocus Chrysanthus Cream Beauty.
A very fine variety giving a splendid display of soft cream-yellow flowers. The chrysanthus crocus are smaller and earlier than the Dutch varieties but just as good for naturalising in grass or clumping along the front of a border. Plant the corms in the autumn. Summer dormant.
Award of Garden Merit by the RHS
Height: 3"
Flowers: February - March
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Chrysanthus Prins Claus
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Crocus Chrysanthus Prins Claus.
Well-rounded flowers with a good contrast between the white inner petals and the violet exterior.
Height: 3"
Flowers: February - March
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Chrysanthus Early Spring Mixed
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Crocus chrysanthus Early Spring Mixed Naturalising
A well-balanced mixture of the chrysanthus varieties, hand selected by us. The chrysanthus crocus are smaller and earlier than the Dutch varieties but just as good for naturalising in grass or for planting in clumps along the front of a border where they flower before the herbaceous plants. Plant the corms in the autumn. Summer dormant.
Height: 3"
Flowers: February - March
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Dutch Crocus Jeanne d'Arc
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Dutch Crocus Jeanne d'Arc
Large, virgin white flowers. The best white we have seen. Very free-flowering. The well known Dutch crocus are the last to flower with very large flowers. They are perfect for growing in grass or along the front of a sunny border where they will form clumps. Plant the corms in autumn. Summer dormant.
Height: 5"
Flowers: March
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Dutch Crocus Large Yellow
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Dutch Crocus Large Yellow.
(flavus x luteus). Masses of golden-yellow flowers that are usually slightly earlier than the others. Very tough and seems to be mouse-resistent. The well known Dutch crocus are the last to flower with very large flowers. They are perfect for growing in grass or along the front of a sunny border where they will form clumps. Plant the corms in autumn. Summer dormant .
Award of Garden Merit by the RHS
Height: 5"
Flowers: March
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Dutch Crocus Pickwick
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Dutch Crocus Pickwick
Dramatic with large flowers, palest lilac flowers covered in darker stripes. The well known Dutch crocus are the last to flower with very large flowers. They are perfect for growing in grass or along the front of a sunny border where they will form clumps. Plant the corms in autumn. Summer dormant .
Height: 5"
Flowers: March
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Dutch Crocus Remembrance
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Dutch Crocus Remembrance
(Purpureus Grandiflorus ) One of the very best varieties with large cup-shaped purple-blue flowers. The well known Dutch crocus are the last to flower with very large flowers. They are perfect for growing in grass or along the front of a sunny border where they will form clumps. Plant the corms in autumn. Summer dormant .
Height: 5"
Flowers: March
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Dutch Crocs Mixed
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Dutch Crocus Mixed. Naturalising
A carefully hand-selected mixture of the Dutch varieties. Excellent for naturalising. The well known Dutch crocus are the last to flower with very large flowers. They are perfect for growing in grass or along the front of a sunny border where they will form clumps. Plant the corms in autumn. Summer dormant .
Height: 5"
Flowers: March
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Crocus sieberi tricolor
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Crocus Sieberi Tricolor
A striking crocus from southern Greece. Flowers are strong lilac with a large yellow throat, surrounded by a broad white band. It is easily grown in any sunny well drained soil and is perfect for a trough or rock garden.
Award of Garden Merit by the RHS
Height: 3"
Flowers: February
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tommasinianus
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Crocus tommasinianus Naturalising
This popular crocus needs little introduction. Tiny slender, soft lavender flowers with a silvery sheen to the outer petals. Ideal for naturalising in grass where it quickly spread to form a carpet. Excellent with snowdrops or mixed with the darker forms. Plant the corms in the autumn Summer dormant.
Award of Garden Merit by the RHS
Height: 4"
Flowers: February
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tommasinianus Ruby Giant
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Crocus tommasinianus Ruby Giant Naturalising
Flowering just after Whitewell Purple, the flowers are slightly larger and a deeper purple. It is a hybrid with the dutch crocus. It increases freely and is ideal for naturalising but can be used in borders as it is non seeding. Mix with snowdrops for an early carpet of colour under trees. Plant the corms in the autumn. Summer dormant.
Height: 4"
Flowers: February - March
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tommasinianus Whitewell Purple
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Crocus tommasinianus Whitewell Purple Naturalising
Similar to Tommasinianus but with flowers in shades of purple. Increases freely and is ideal for naturalising. Mix with snowdrops for an early carpet of colour under trees. This popular crocus needs little introduction. Ideal for naturalising in grass where it quickly spreads to form a carpet. Excellent with snowdrops or mixed with the darker forms. Plant the corms in the autumn. Summer dormant.
Height: 4"
Flowers: February