An autumn flowering bulb with long tubed violet-blue flowers with deeper blue veins, narrow, green leaves are produced after flowering. Max Height 10cm to 15cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers September to October. Full sun. Hardy.
Crocus speciosus
An autumn flowering bulb with long tubed violet-blue flowers with deeper blue veins, narrow, green leaves are produced after flowering.
Additional information
| Generic | Crocus |
|---|---|
| Species | speciosus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | violet, blue |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 10cm, 15cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | September, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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