I planted a handful of crocus bulbs last fall. Crocuses do not like too much water (was your compost/peat moss mix retaining it?). wide (25-30 cm), this Colchicum naturalizes easily and will come back year after year. When blooming, the flower is only 2½ inches tall and is tucked in among its tall, narrow leaves. Resembling crocuses with its cup-shaped flowers, it produces its strap-like foliage, way later, in spring. Plant crocus corms 3 to 4 inches deep (with the pointy end up). Submitted by Val on November 17, 2018 - 11:47pm. apart (15 per sq. Resembling crocuses, it produces its 6-inch strap-shaped, slightly wavy, blue-green leaves, way later, in spring. Before planting, work in organic matter such as. 3-4" tall. In the language of flowers, crocus means cheerfulness. I'm not sure when to plant them. Would it be advisable to dig down and transplant them in the ground? Pale lavender to reddish-purple, long-tubed, goblet-shaped flowers with white throats bloom in late winter to early spring (March in St. Louis) on plants rising to 4" tall. Growing up to 6-8 inches tall (15-20 cm) and 10-12 in. Award-winning Colchicum agrippinum is an early fall-blooming Colchicum which bears crocus-shaped, checkered flowers, 5 in. A classy pure white daffodil that brightens every garden. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas. They fit all the information you give for a spring crocus but I have only large 8" long green leaves in the spring when others have flowers. Robust types provide drifts of colour in lawns and underneath deciduous trees. The delphinium is a tall flower, growing around 39 to 78 inches tall. Ridiculously easy to grow, all parts of this plant are poisonous, therefore it is diligently ignored by hungry deer, rabbits, and other critters. http://www.uky.edu/hort/sites/www.uky.edu.hort/files/documents/5204sprin... Before the ground freezes in the fall, crocus corms can be planted most anywhere, except in the dense shade on the north side of buildings or under thickets. Read all reviews. Crocus flowers belong to the iris family and have 80 different species that can be found all across the globe. With tall, angular stems, this perennial grows best in a sunny, well-draining location. Many are cultivated for their flowers appearing in autumn, winter, or spring. While many people refer to crocus as bulbs, these plants actually grow from corms, a bulb-like stem. long (12 cm), with purple-pink checks. Is it possible to grow healthy saffron crocus on the gulf side of Florida 60 miles north of Tampa? Dutch crocus aren’t really giants: the flowers are only four to six inches tall, but they are not subtle: when they bloom, their bold, saffron yellow, deep royal purple, crisp white, and fantastic pale purple pinstriped flowers seem to banish winter. At 6-7 inches tall, Crocus speciosus is larger than the saffron crocus and blooms a … Appearing long before the leaves, the attractive blooms are borne on deep purple stems. Is the area dry? Will they bloom this year or would it be better to wait and plant this fall? Submitted by The Editors on February 27, 2017 - 10:59am. Crocus (Crocus) The first sign that spring has truly arrived, crocuses bloom only for a short period, but are bright little flowers that burst from the ground telling everyone that winter is on its way out. Crocus brings early spring color to the landscape by popping out of the ground (sometimes through snow!) Plant corms immediately 2-3 in. Crocus grow two to six inches tall, with a spread of three to six inches. If planted on receipt, bulbs should bloom the first year. Growers have ways of hastening plant/bulb maturity on a schedule that is slightly different from that of mother nature because we love to see blooms in the spring! Submitted by The Editors on September 20, 2016 - 2:15pm. Bulbs . Crociris Schur Crocus is a genus of flowering plants in the iris family comprising 90 species of perennials growing from corms. Bloom typically occurs before the bloom of the Dutch hybrid crocuses. This is the plant that the spice saffron comes from. BONUS: You’ll also receive our Almanac Companion newsletter! wide (25-30 cm), this Colchicum naturalizes easily and will come back year after year! Best of all, they are easy to grow, and very prolific. Some folks have best luck with little sunlight, water, or nutrients. Bulb size: 6-8 cm . wide (5 cm), on conspicuous dark purple stems. Crocus Welcome to Keukenhof, the Greatest Display of Spring Flowering Bulbs in the World Every spring, tourists from around the globe flock to Lisse, Holland to see the greatest display of spring bulbs in full bloom at the nearly 70 acre display garden simply known as Keukenhof. I have a nice bed of fall crocus, planted in small clusters, 8 - 10 clusters in a 3' X 7' space. There are about 30 different Colchicum species found in Europe, North Africa, Asia Minor and Central Asia. Fairly easy to replicate and requiring low care, this... How not to marvel at the sumptuous colors of this perennial... Wow! A variety of C. sieberi, ‘Firefly’ features pale violet flowers with golden throats. Originally these were solely a blue plant, but cultivars offer shades of pink, white, and red. When it seems like winter will never lose its icy grip, the dainty crocus pushes through the snow to put on a show of colorful revival. I live in Vancouver, B.C. A sprout comes peeking through the ground and a few days latter I have a cluster of beautiful lilac colored crocus about 4 inches tall. Note this is the default cart. Thank. Plant this perennial flower in the fall for an early spring delight! Check these Great Plant Combination Ideas with Colchicum - Autumn Crocuses, A Stunning Plant Combination Idea with Dahlia and Sage, A Great Summer Planting Idea with Mexican Sunflowers, Zinnia and Grasses, A Cheerful Border Idea with Monarda, Clematis and Artemisia, A Spectacular Summer Planting Idea with Dahlia, Zinnia, Chinese Aster and Ammi visnaga, A Glowing Summer Border Idea with Dahlias, Helenium and Nepeta, A Late Summer Border Idea with Dahlias, Helenium and Persicaria, A Striking Summer Border with Tiger Lilies and Lobelia, A Glowing Summer Border Idea with Irises, Alliums, Catmint and Sage, An Eye-Catching Border Idea with Allium, Aquilegia and Papaver, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Growing up to 6-12 inches tall (15-30 cm), Colchicum. Submitted by The Editors on November 20, 2018 - 2:23pm. Appearing long before the leaves, this perennial makes a truly unique display in the fall garden. I missed planting in October/November, some 8b, can I plant them now? deep, 3 in. To create additional collections, you must be a paid member of our site. 10 products Crocus sieberi, Tricolor Short Description. It grows 3 inches tall and blooms in late winter and early spring. Submitted by The Editors on January 9, 2018 - 10:14am. The best time to divide or thin crocuses is after their foliage has died back naturally. And the rose-bud breaks into pink on the climbing briar, Crocus sativu s, known as the saffron crocus, is probably the most familiar due to its history of culinary, dye, and medicinal uses. Growing up to 6-8 inches tall and wide (15-20 cm), this Colchicum naturalizes easily and will come back year after year! Appearing long before the leaves, this perennial makes a truly unique display in the fall garden. Resembling crocuses with its cup-shaped flowers, it produces its strap-like foliage, way later, in spring. They have narrow, grass-like foliage. Submitted by The Editors on February 6, 2018 - 9:04am. Join now and start creating your dream garden! Perfect for adding a burst of color to the fall garden, Colchicum (Autumn Crocus) bears big flowers in shades of purplish-pink and white in September or October. Submitted by Linda on November 17, 2017 - 9:51am. wide (7-10 cm), this Colchicum naturalizes easily and will come back year after year! Do you think I can do that with the cultivated bulbs? At that location, you are just outside of the recommended planting range for Crocus (see the USDA Planting Zones), but it may be worthwhile trying a few bulbs in a cool spot on your property anyway. How much should I have spaced them? Another perennial bulb plant, Dutch crocus (Crocus vernus), has flowers that are white, lilac or purple with white stripes. They do well, very well in the cool dry climate. It is commonly called snow crocus because it is one of the earliest of the crocuses to bloom. Deleting this collection CANNOT be undone. and while my neighbours have wonderful crocuses, and though mine are planted facing south, if they come up, they are straggly and thin. Vigorous, award-winning Colchicum autumnale 'Nancy Lindsay' is a small cormous perennial which features large, slender, deep mauve-pink flowers, 2 in. We would recommend contacting your local Cooperative Extension Service, which will be able to give you localized gardening advice. (3-4” tall) Spring Beauty Crocus (Crocus mimimus), a sweet, miniature crocus that flowers in late winter or early spring, is described perfectly by both its names. Dutch saffron refers to a company that sells these bulbs from Holland. But in fact, some crocuses, especially Tommy crocus (Crocus tommasinianus ‘Pictus’), naturalize and spread by seed. Light: Full sun or part shade. Hi, These plants do well with some climbing plants such as clematis, but tall flowers may need to be staked. For garden use, however, people have little to fear in regard to the plant’s poisonous nature. Iris, geraniums, peonies, astrantias and phlox are just a handful of the hundreds of herbaceous perennials in this popular plant group. Submitted by Laura on April 27, 2019 - 11:49am. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for crocuses in your garden! You might consider some of the key differences between your property and that of your neighbors. A number of perennial bulbs do well under trees, such as snowdrops (Galanthus), crocuses (Crocus), grape hyacinths (Muscari), winter aconites (Eranthis), Siberian squills (Scilla siberica), snowflakes (Leucojum), bluebells (Hyacinthoides), early blooming daffodils … Submitted by The Editors on April 24, 2018 - 4:07pm. Submitted by Reynolds on February 2, 2020 - 3:36pm. This Spring they are looking great but a very tight bunch.Thank you. Tip: Dig up the crocuses before you remove any of their foliage, as it will be easier to see where—and how many—there are. Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), while not the most widely grown fall-blooming crocus, is probably the most known. Presumably those dates would vary in other gardening zones. Plant bulbs in groups or clusters rather than spacing them in a single line along a walkway or border. long (8 cm), with silky lilac-pink flowers consisting of more than 20 petals. Resembling crocuses, this small-flowered Colchicum produces its 4-6 dark green lance-shaped leaves, way later, in spring. Petals can be just about any color from white to almost black, and everything in between. Crocus Crocus sativus Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Tracheophytes Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Iridaceae Subfamily: Crocoideae Tribe: Croceae Genus: Crocus L. Type species Crocus sativus L. Synonyms Safran Medik. These small plants grow just 3-4 inches tall. In cold climates, their cheery blossoms that often open when there's still snow on the ground. I am not sure why you can’t find them locally, but you will see them for sale online at places like White Flower Farm and American Meadows. Resembling crocuses, it produces its 5-6 broad, ribbed, dark green leaves, way later, in spring. Submitted by JOY D KAZEPIDES on November 6, 2016 - 4:27pm. Do/did you fertilize the area they were/are planted in? C. sieberi. Should I let the soil dry completely since they’re prone to bulb rot? Over time, these carefree bulbs will naturalize and multiply to produce more flowers every year. While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. This cormous perennial makes a truly unique display in the late summer to early fall garden. I do not plan to dig them up at all and leave them. Growing low to the ground, 4-6" tall crocus are perfect for the front of a garden bed or rock garden. Snow drops do extremely well but I do love the colour of crocuses. They do sound like autumn crocuses. Perennial Flowers That Attract Bees. These seasonal flowers can tolerate extreme temperatures of heat and cold. Maybe, just maybe, they’ll dig up one or two corms and give you a couple to try in your conditions. I put this down to having dropped a bulb sometime but in the past couple of years they have popped up by ones as far as 5 metres (16 feet) from the rest. Submitted by j on April 18, 2017 - 9:44am, Can I get saffron from crocus I've been told of a thing called dutch saffron what is it, Submitted by The Editors on April 19, 2017 - 5:06pm. As for your second question: Yes, you can grow other flowers near crocuses without problems. Consider planting crocuses in lawns and meadows where they can form carpets, or mass them in the front of flower beds along the edge. Please help? Other bulbs are equally problematic except for hyacinths. How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Crocuses. Award-winning Colchicum byzantinum is an early fall-blooming Colchicum which bears up to 20 small, funnel-shaped, soft lilac flowers, 4-6 in. I live in Canberra, Australia and have some crocus in a bed at the northern end of the house. This beautiful pink perennial sports silver-green foliage and dazzling hot pink flowers – they’re so bright, you’ll almost need sunglasses to look at them! I was given a pot of about 5 crocus in a pot.The friend who gave then said she had forgotten them in her car for about an hour (about -15 C weather..Feb Zone 4 Canada) and the it was not flowering yet.Some of the leaves look good.What should I do? Help!! Submitted by The Editors on September 28, 2020 - 6:51pm. Perfect for adding a burst of color to the fall garden, Colchicum 'Waterlily' is one of the showiest of the Autumn Crocuses. After planting, water well. Submitted by The Editors on April 30, 2019 - 3:16pm. An early spring bloomer, crocus “bulbs” are technically corms. Crocus are one of the first flowers to bloom each spring. If you have crocuses growing in your lawn in mid-Spring, don’t mow until their leaves have died down. Resembling crocuses with its cup-shaped flowers, it produces its strap-like foliage, way later, in spring. This low-maintenance plant grows 4 inches tall to 5 inches tall. Desert Rose The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly. Crocus Customer Favorite Perennials Daffodil Bulbs Daisies Daylilies Deer-Resistant Perennials Delosperma Delphinium Dianthus Drought Resistant Perennials Echinacea ... Large, tall flowers in a harmonious color mix. Certainly you may have dropped a bulb. Your opinion please. Apparently the yellow blooming crocuses tend to flower first—but only by a few days to a week. They have grassy leaves that usually have a white stripe along the center. Several shoots are coming up now but my concern is that I didnt space them far enough. Not only are crocuses good flowers in the garden, they make good houseplants. I live in the south east of England and our crocuses finished blooming a few weeks ago but the foliage shows no sign of dying back. Other crocuses with purple flowers are the ‘Tuscan crocus’ (Crocus etruscus), Crocus banaticus with its light purple flowers and purple stamens, and the light purple ‘Crocus corsicus.’ Being a low perennial plant that grows only 4 to 5 inches tall (10-12 cm), plant it at the front of flower beds and borders in full sun or partial shade. Growing Crocus, Fall-flowering. If they are growing well for you, enjoy them. Extremely vigorous, long-lived and appropriate for naturalizing. Crocus grows best in full sun to light shade in a light, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Growing up to 6-12 inches tall and wide (15-30 cm), this Colchicum naturalizes easily and will come back year after year! Buy plants online from our online garden nursery ranging from perennials, shrubs, climbers, trees, grasses, bamboos, bulbs, annuals, roses, vegetables along with garden tools & garden furniture Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Crocus are easy to grow and are ideal for beds, borders and containers. long (12 cm), with purple-pink checks. Reviews (0) Write a review! I live in CT and just purchased crocus plants from the grocery store. Cut off the foliage before replanting. Crocuses are an early bloomer, and since the foliage only lasts a few weeks after the flowers fade, mowing shouldn’t be an issue. Growing up to 6-8 inches tall and wide (15-20 cm), this Colchicum naturalizes easily and will come back year after year! This cormous perennial makes a truly unique display in the late summer to early fall garden. Our selection of crocus bulbs ranges from 25 bulbs per pack up to 100 bulbs per pack. Outstanding … Cookies, This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Colchicum autumnale 'Nancy Lindsay' (Meadow Saffron), Colchicum speciosum 'Atrorubens' (Colchicum). Appearing long before the leaves, the attractive blooms are borne on stiff and sturdy stems. Thanks, Joy Here are some good tips on this topic! Growing up to 4-6 inches tall and wide (10-15 cm), this Colchicum naturalizes easily and will come back year after year! The leaves die about mid summer and nothing until early to mid September. Resembling crocuses with its cup-shaped flowers, it produces its strap-like foliage, way later, in spring. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early autumn if your spring is short and the days heat up fast; or, apply fertilizer after bulbs flower in late winter if your spring is long and temperate. Award-winning Crocus 'Jeanne d' Arc' (Dutch Crocus) is a popular cultivar with large, cup-like, pure white flowers adorned with a faint purple veining, a small deep purple base and a striking bright orange pistil. Whether you like that is up to you, but keep in mind, too, that “tommies” are the most squirrel-resistant crocuses. Crocus flowers come in Easter egg colors of purple, yellow, lavender, cream and white. Bulbs need moisture (although not pools of it); failure to thrive could be due to poor drainage. ‘ Tricolor Crocus ’ is a beauty. I have some blooming now in February, but they're all yellow... Do yellow crocus bloom first or can soil impact color? It’s a short-lived perennial so it will only last for a few years. The leaves are grass-like. Only plants will be removed from the collection. Its crimson stigmas are used as a seasoning agent in cooking. Crocus: Fall Planted Perennial Bulb Planting Bulbs in Fall: Because your bulbs will probably be left where you plant them for several years, good soil preparation is highly desirable. Most forced bulbs can be planted and naturalized into an environment. The sp… Also the tips look a little dry but in the photos of crocus, it’s seems it’s natural. $10.45. Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device. Staples in the cottage garden, they often have a long flowering period and will put on a fantastic show in the border. They were beautiful in the spring. However, you may need to refresh the soil in the pots in the fall to remove any dead material and prevent overcrowding. Appearing long before the leaves, the flowers often have deeper tips to the petals. The beautiful Lavender blooms add a wonderful accent to the fall landscape. The plants grow 4-6-inches tall and have lilac-purple flowers that open a few weeks after C. speciosus. And the crocus-bed is a quivering moon of fire Search around for vendors and be sure that the plants will survive in your planting zone. Are these Fall Crocus and why have I not seen the bulbs for sale anywhere? They’re small plants that can only grow 8 to 12 inches tall. That’s the suggestion of this study of bulbs for Kentucky gardeners: http://www.uky.edu/hort/sites/www.uky.edu.hort/files/documents/5204sprin... see the chart on page 3, and not the March dates at the top. Information about Crocus Bulbs or Corms. Submitted by The Editors on November 8, 2016 - 10:59am. Certainly if you plant them in a lawn or tidy your plant bed by mowing or cutting off the foliage, you are not helping the crocuses; they need the foliage to thrive. Geanthus Raf. Sort of my retirement hobby. Cover the beds with. Carry on browsing if you're happy with this, or find out how to manage cookies. Many selections have bi-colored blooms. Crocus are one of the earliest flowers to appear in spring, often presenting themselves through the snow. Should established crocus be divided / thinned in the fall? (Did you consider that: could squirrels be your nemesis??) Native to southeast Turkey to Syria, Colchicum cilicicum is a fall-blooming Colchicum which bears up to 25 small, funnel-shaped, rose-purple flowers borne on short stems. Crocus bulbs (technically called “corms”) not only provide winter garden color, but they naturalize, meaning that they spread and come back year after year—with minimum care—for an ever-larger display. High nitrogen fertilizer encourages leaf production at the expense of all else. In late February, remove mulches from snowdrops and crocuses so the shoots can come through. So do crocuses spread underground? I've tried everything; planting in clumps with plenty of bone meal, peat moss, rotted compost, etc. Like corms, they have a definite up end and down end. Growing up to 6 inches tall (15 cm) and 10-12 in. Thank you for the comprehensive advice. Thanks for your help. Latin Name Pronunciation: krow'-kus. The first opened Sept. 2 and are still in bloom despite a couple of heavy rains which broke some of the stems. Award-winning Colchicum agrippinum is an early fall-blooming Colchicum which bears crocus-shaped, checkered flowers, 5 in. Submitted by Ruth Botelho on March 31, 2018 - 3:14pm, Thank you for being so easy to read and understand for a laymen in gardening.I cannot wait for more information and guidance from your site. Hi, Yes, you can plant crocuses in a grassy lawn for a more natural look. Not sure which Colchicum - Autumn Crocuses to pick? $19.95. This is usually during September and October in the northern. Plant taller spring-flowering bulbs and shrubs behind the early bulbs for color contrast. With a little crocus flower care, these plants will last a lifetime. Crocus tommasinianus seems to be highly reliable—and squirrel resistant. this also happened with my tulip. This short-lived perennial plant is usually treated as an annual for providing color in early-season flower beds, containers, and window boxes. The plants produce spires of long-lasting blooms. These bulbs need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight. This perennial makes a truly unique display in the fall garden. You planted the crocuses with plenty of space. You, Submitted by Moe on March 1, 2018 - 3:45pm, It says above to “water well after planting” but I wanted to ask how much to water on a weekly basis. Did/do they get it? If you want the crocus in your lawn, then don’t use weed-killers. Crocus. Saffron crocus is a unique crocus that blooms in the fall and not the spring. Tall Perennials. I planted a few hundred mixed giant crocus in the fall and we're having a warm winter. Such a lovely plant combination to cheer you up for... Use our interactive toolsto design your dream garden. Submitted by The Editors on February 13, 2018 - 2:58pm. Excellent in rock gardens or near shrubs. Submitted by Sam on February 24, 2017 - 9:00am. Full sun to part shade. Attractive to butterflies but ignored by deer! Crocus sieberi Bulbs Spring Beauty is a hard-to-find variety with lavender blue flowers marked with dark blue striping on the outer petals. grid. ft.). Height: Up to 6-feet tall. Typically, though, Florida does not get cold enough for long enough for the bulbs to have an appropriate cooling period. This cormous perennial produces from 1-6 flowers per corm and makes a truly unique display in the late summer to early fall garden. It's now November 17th & they're starting to pop up again. I live in Houston and it’s a fair 70 degrees so would it be advisable to water 3-4 apart? Firefly. P.S. At this point in time, they have finished storing energy for next year’s bloom. This perennial makes a truly unique display in the fall garden. i was thinking of raised beds but also thinking that a ground garden would have a cooler soil temperature. Check out our full range here. This double-flowered variety bears big flowers, 3 in. We use cookies on this website, you can read about them here. Growing up to 4-6 inches tall (10-15 cm) and 3-4 in. Submitted by Moe on February 5, 2018 - 12:46am. Through the autumn, keep crocus beds watered if weather gets dry, but do not waterlog the soil. As we indicate above, Ideally, plant crocus corms 6 to 8 weeks before a hard frost is expected and when soils are below 60°F(16°C). Submitted by Su on April 17, 2017 - 12:52pm. It’s 4 to 5 inches tall and blooms in spring to early summer. Girdled round with the belt of an amethyst ring. From snow crocuses (the first to bloom) to giant Dutch crocuses, all just 2 to 4 inches tall, these blooms offer a variety in color (pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, purples, blues, and more) that stand out against the bleak late-winter landscape. Single flowers get lost in the landscape. Want a dramatic front yard? Custom programming and server maintenance by. Sometimes plants just do not do well, Joy (sorry today…). Can I dig them out yet? Submitted by Shelagh Toews on February 17, 2020 - 9:14am. As a bonus, deer, squirrels, and rabbits rarely bother early little crocus corms. Is it a sign that it’s too dry by chance? The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources. if you're looking for height at the back of a flower bed, some striking plants in large pots, or even to create a living wall of colour, our fantastic range of tall growing perennials is just what you are looking for. Resembling crocuses with its cup-shaped flowers, it produces its strap-like, bright green leaves, way later, in spring. Leucojum aestivum (Summer Snowflake) Purple crocus, yellow crocus, white crocus and two toned crocus flowers appear in early spring and are some of the earliest flowers to boom. To use the website as intended please  You can grow crocus sativus and harvest the culinary saffron in minute amounts. Regarded as one of the very best large-flowered colchicums, award-winning Colchicum speciosum 'Album' bears large, goblet-shaped, pristine white flowers. I brought them indoors and they are now blooming. Buy tall border perennials: Delivery by Crocus We use cookies to provide you with a better service and experience. If I naturalize crocus in my lawn can I still use lawn fertilizer and weed killers? This is usually during September and October in the North, and October and November in the South. 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