A late winter to spring flowering bulb with long tubed pale silvery lilac to shades of reddish purple flowers, often overlaid with silver. Max Height 8cm to 10cm. Max Spread 5cm. Flowers February to March. Full sun. Hardy.
Crocus tommasinianus
A late winter to spring flowering bulb with long tubed pale silvery lilac to shades of reddish purple flowers, often overlaid with silver.
Additional information
| Generic | Crocus |
|---|---|
| Species | tommasinianus |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | lilac, purple |
| Soil | Poor |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 8cm, 10cm |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Spread | 5cm |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Rock garden, Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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