All require a well drained soil in a sunny position. They look at their best when planted in clumps on a rockery / raised bed / border or as mass planting in grass or woodland fringe. Plant the bulbs about 7cm deep. We will send these bulbs in early September and they should flower two or three weeks later in your garden.
This beautiful dwarf species Crocus flowers from December to January. It has large soft ageratum-violet flowers, is extremely hardy, long lived and strong but is best planted in sunny sheltered spot to enjoy the flowers. 5cm. A great favourite of ours, it is to be found regularly flowering on Christmas day in our garden. Limited availability.
New introduction of this superb Autumn flowering species which has distinctive very dark centres and light feathering - see image. LIMITED AVAILABILITY.
The still rare, pure white Autumn flowering Crocus with a violet-purple ring around the base of flower to 10cm, yellow anthers and red stigma. Thrives in a well drained warm soil in full sun.
Pretty, dainty white flowers to 5cm with ochre-yellow base, flowering from October to December. The flowers stand out from quite a distance, very easy and reliable, naturally small bulbs.
The Saffron Crocus - very large, rosy lilac-purple to deep mauve flowers, with deep purple feathering / veins with bright orange-red stigma. The bulbs need to be planted in a deep rich soil, warm sunny aspect, flowering late September to November
An easy & popular Crocus that increases quickly, making it an ideal plant for naturalising in full sun or dappled shade. Lilac-blue flowers with bright yellow anthers.
An unusual Crocus with large lilac flowers which remain open at night and in overcast conditions, flowering from September to October. For a warm sunny site.
