How to Propagate and Grow
Crocus
Genus: Crocus
Family: Iridaceae
Species: C. sativus
Common Names: Crocus.
Classification: Autumn flowering corm.
Height: 12cm (5inches).
Flowering: Throughout autumn.
Usage: Grow them at the front of autumn flowering borders or beds.
Crocus are a must under trees and shrubs.
These autumn flowering bulbs are ideal in clumps in short grass in wildlife gardens.
They make a splendid display in raised beds.
Perfect for rockeries, grow them in groups for best effect.
The use of crocus just goes on and on. Grow them in patio tubs and pots.
For a pure unadulterated pleasurable outlook grow them in window boxes. Especially kitchen window boxes, or other windows you spend a lot of time looking out of.
Site: Grow them in full sun, they thrive in it!
Crocus also do well in partial shade.
Soil: Any rich and very free draining soil.
Propagation Methods: By seed in autumn.
How to sow seeds
By division in autumn.
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