crocus

Classification

Common Names: crocus

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crocus

Propagation Notes

Plant Type: Bulb

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Plant crocus bulbs in autumn, from September to November. You can get away with planting crocuses up to Christmas in the UK, as long as the bulbs remain firm and have not developed mould, but you may find they flower later than they would normally. You can plant pots of pre-grown spring crocuses in spring for a quick burst of colour, but any bulbs left over from autumn are likely to have gone soft and mouldy by spring, and will therefore not be viable for planting. However the autumn crocus, Colchicum autumnale, can be planted in spring.

Sow Seeds, seed tray, soil, cold frame or greenhouse in summer, plant out in autumn.

2024-01-09: Seed from RHS