Crocus 'King Of The Striped'
crocus
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- Bulbs (only) £4.95
- In keeping with our concern for the plight of the bees, this bulb forms part of our organic bulb range. It has been sustainably grown without the use of pesticides (including neonicotinoides), and it comes in a brown paper bag with an informative colour label.
- Position: full sun and partial shade
- Soil: gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: February to March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 7/8
Larger than average, irregularly striped flowers top the stems in late winter and early spring. An undemanding crocus, it looks great when drifted through the front of the border, or when used to line the edges of a path. It adds a bright splash of early colour, and it can also be used in patio pots or window boxes. - Garden care: Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in September or October. Where bulbs are planted in grass do not cut the lawn until after the leaves have died back.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten