Pretty lilac flowers with darker markings and a yellow throat. Max Height 10cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Crocus serotinus ssp. clusii
Pretty lilac flowers with darker markings and a yellow throat.
Additional information
| Generic | Crocus |
|---|---|
| Species | serotinus |
| Varietry | ssp. clusii |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lilac |
| Soil | Fertile, Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 10cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Dwarf |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| 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, Alpine house |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Mice |
| Maintenance | Keep free from weeds |
| Propagation | Division |
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