Crocus sublimis 'Tricolor'
crocus bulbs
- Position: full sun
- Soil: gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: February to March
- Hardiness: fully hardy
- Bulb size: 5
Easy and rewarding plants to grow, the colourful flowers of this gorgeous crocus will herald the onset of spring, and if left undisturbed will form an ever-increasing clump year after year. Emerging first as fattened, flame-like buds, these soon open up in sunny weather to form bowls of vibrant lilac, white and yellow flowers. Plant them in pots and windowboxes where you can enjoy them close up, or scatter them towards the front of a border, under deciduous trees or in a lawn. - Garden care: Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in September or October.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Goes well with...
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Bulb planting auger - long
small
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DeWit bulb planter - crocus/snowdrops
long handled
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Lonicera × purpusii 'Winter Beauty'
winter honeysuckle
2 litre pot
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DeWit hand bulb planter
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Darlac long handled bulb planter
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RHS Burgon and Ball long handled bulb planter
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Terracotta bulb bowl
medium Ø41 × H19cm
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Bulb planting auger - short
medium