Crocus 'Gipsy Girl'
species 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
Large, fragrant, yellow flowers with purple-striped outer petals in February and March and slender, strap-shaped, dull green leaves. These spectacular, striped, spring-flowering bulbs look great emerging from a sunny rock garden or raised bed. To achieve the best results plant in early autumn in bold, naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in gritty, well-drained soil. - 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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DeWit hand bulb planter
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RHS Burgon and Ball long handled bulb planter
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Darlac long handled bulb planter
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Bulb planting auger - short
medium