Beautiful fragrant lilac flowers prettily striped and feathered purple on the outside. Max Height 5cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers October. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Crocus laevigatus ‘Fontenayi’
Beautiful fragrant lilac flowers prettily striped and feathered purple on the outside
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Crocus |
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Species | laevigatus |
Varietry | 'Fontenayi' |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | lilac, purple |
Soil | Fertile, Light |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 5cm |
Family | Iridaceae |
Spread | 5cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Dwarf |
Fragrance | TRUE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | October |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Divide and replant every 2-3 yrs |
Border | Border, Rock garden, Scree |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mice |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
Propagation | Division |
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