Crocus
Crocus are the gems of the spring garden. Their stunning jewel like flowers are known for carpeting the grounds in woodlands and gardens up and down the UK. Varying in colour from pure white, through yellows to soft and subtle purples, there is a variety for everyone. One of the earliest corms to flower, they are always a sure way of telling spring is well and truly here. Planted en masse they create a stunning carpet display that is rivaled by no other.
Plant in autumn for a spring display. Certain varieties will even flower throughout the Winter and even in the Autumn! The rare and expensive spice saffron is harvested from one of these little beauties. It comes from the harvested stamens of Crocus Sativus, an Autumn flowering species.
Different varieties are available in stores from August onwards ready for planting in the garden in Autumn for that dazzling Spring display
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CROCOSMIA LUCIFER
CROCOSMIA LUCIFER
Lucifer is a very popular variety of crocosmia. It has been awarded the award of garden merit by the RHS. Produces an abundance of bright red flowers atop long spears of bright green foliage all throughout the summer months. Flowers will arch slightly and will open in succession, meaning each spike will last a long time. They grow to an eventual height of around 100cm and are perfect for the back of a tropical flower border. Because of their height and straight stems, they make lovely additions to arrangements for a vase indoors.
They are relatively frost hardy, however they will need winter protection in cold areas.
Planting Tips:
• In autumn, resist removing the faded foliage.
• Cover the crown of the plant with bark chips to protect against any frost damage.
• Lift, and divide any condense or congested colonies in spring, and plant the divided 8-10cm deepThis product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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CROCUS BLUE PEARL
CROCUS BLUE PEARL
Crocus will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. Excellent for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Suitable for rockeries, between shrubs and in any kind of container. When planting, place wire netting just under the soil surface to prevent mice of squirrels eating the corms.
RHS Award Winner
- Pollinator friendly
- Blue
- Flowering time: February/March
- Flowering height: 8cm/3 inches
- Planting depth: 5cm/ 2 inches
- Planting distance: 5 cm /2 inches
- Planting time: July onwards
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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CROCUS DOROTHY
CROCUS DOROTHY
Crocus will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. Excellent for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Suitable for rockeries, between shrubs and in any kind of container. When planting, place wire netting just under the soil surface to prevent mice of squirrels eating the corms.
- Pollinator friendly
- Yellow
- Flowering time: February/March
- Flowering height: 8cm/3 inches
- Planting depth: 5cm/ 2 inches
- Planting distance: 5 cm /2 inches
- Planting time: July onwards
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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CROCUS GOLDILOCKS
CROCUS GOLDILOCKS
Crocus will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. Excellent for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Suitable for rockeries, between shrubs and in any kind of container. When planting, place wire netting just under the soil surface to prevent mice of squirrels eating the corms.
RHS Award Winner.
- Pollinator friendly
- Yellow
- Flowering time: February/March
- Flowering height: 8cm/3 inches
- Planting depth: 5cm/ 2 inches
- Planting distance: 5 cm /2 inches
- Planting time: July onwards
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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CROCUS ORANGE MONARCH
CROCUS ORANGE MONARCH
The only orange crocus. Orange crocus flowers with a purple flame, Perfect for pollinators. Excellent for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Suitable for rockeries, between shrubs and in any kind of container.
When planting, place wire netting just under the soil surface to prevent mice or squirrels eating the corms.
- Pollinator friendly
- Flowering time: February/March
- Flowering height: 10cm/4 inches
- Planting depth: 10cm/4 inches
- Planting distance: 10cm/4 inches
- Soil type: good drainage
- Sun/Partial shade
- Orange
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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CROCUS PRINS CLAUS
CROCUS PRINS CLAUS
Crocus will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. Excellent for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Suitable for rockeries, between shrubs and in any kind of container. When planting, place wire netting just under the soil surface to prevent mice of squirrels eating the corms.
- Pollinator friendly
- Purple
- Flowering time: February/March
- Flowering height: 8cm/3 inches
- Planting depth: 5cm/ 2 inches
- Planting distance: 5 cm /2 inches
- Planting time: July onwards
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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CROCUS PRINS CLAUS XL
CROCUS PRINS CLAUS XL
Crocus ‘Prins Claus’ has deep purple petals edged with white detailing. Crocus will grow in a wide range of soils with good drainage, locate in full sunlight/partial shade. Suitable for rockeries, between shrubs and in any kind of container. When planting, place wire netting just under the soil surface to prevent mice or squirrels eating the corms.
Bee friendly
- Flowering time: February/March
- Flowering height: 8cm/ 3 inches
- Planting depth: 5 cm/ 2 inches
- Planting distance: 5cm/ 2 inches
- Plant July onwards
- Pollinator friendly
- Purple
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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CROCUS RUBY GIANT
CROCUS RUBY GIANT
Crocus will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. Excellent for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Suitable for rockeries, between shrubs and in any kind of container. When planting, place wire netting just under the soil surface to prevent mice of squirrels eating the corms.
- Pollinator friendly
- Blue
- Flowering time: February/March
- Flowering height: 8cm/3 inches
- Planting depth: 5cm/ 2 inches
- Planting distance: 5 cm /2 inches
- Planting time: July onwards
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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CROCUS SPRING BEAUTY
CROCUS SPRING BEAUTY
Crocus will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. Excellent for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year). Suitable for rockeries, between shrubs and in any kind of container. When planting, place wire netting just under the soil surface to prevent mice of squirrels eating the corms.
- Pollinator friendly
- Blue
- Flowering time: February/March
- Flowering height: 8cm/3 inches
- Planting depth: 5cm/ 2 inches
- Planting distance: 5 cm /2 inches
- Planting time: July onwards
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre
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SATIVUS
SATIVUS
Plant immediately after purchase in the autumn and you will be rewarded with flowers within a few weeks. The foliage emerges in spring and its vigorous growth will encourage next years flowers. Excellent for naturalising (leaving in for flowers year after year) in wild gardens, rockeries and between shrubs. Crocus will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage.
Can be allowed to flower indoors before planting. This will not affect next years flowers.
- Pollinator friendly
- Pink
- Flowering time: September/November
- Flowering height: 10cm/ 4 inches
- Planting depth: 8cm/ 3 inches
- Planting distance: 10cm/ 4 inches
- Planting time: July onwards
This product is available at the following Garden centres:
- Alexandra Palace Garden centre
- Neals Nursery Garden centre
- Woods of Berkhamsted Garden centre
- Studley Green Garden centre
- Sherfield On Loddon Garden centre