How to Propagate and Grow
Winter Flowering Crocus
Genus: Crocus Family: Iridaceae
Species: C. angustifolius
Common Names: Crocus.
Classification: Corm.
Height: 10cm (4inches).
Flowering: Mid winter through to spring.
Usage: Grow crocus at the front of winter and spring flowering borders or beds.
They are a must under trees and shrubs.
Perfect for growing in clumps in short grass in wildlife gardens.
Crocus make a splendid display in raised beds.
These winter flowering garden ( yard ) bulbs are ideal 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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