Crocus King of the Striped Bulbs
£10.00
notes
A perennial corm, Crocus King of the Striped features narrow, green leaves which are centrally striped with white. The flowers are beautiful- goblet shaped in pale purple with irregular purple stripes, awarding the impression of an artist’s handiwork.
Add additional options
Handheld Bulb Planter
+
£16.00
Long Handled Bulb Planter
+
£32.00
Bulb Starter with Mycorrhizal Fungi
+
£7.00
Dimensions
Height and Spread: 10cm (4in)
Features
notes
A perennial corm, Crocus King of the Striped features narrow, green leaves which are centrally striped with white. The flowers are beautiful- goblet shaped in pale purple with irregular purple stripes, awarding the impression of an artist’s handiwork.
Insights
A perfect addition to the rock garden or front of the border, planted en masse, this crocus will add a carpet of colour under trees or taller shrubs. A great plant for attracting pollinators to the garden.
Details
- Flowers: February - March
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- West, East or South aspects
- Full sun
- Planting Time and Depth: Autumn, 2-5cm deep and 5cm (2in) apart
Care
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested
- Corms are vulnerable to mice and squirrels
- If planted in lawns, do not mow for six weeks after they have flowered to allow the foliage to provide energy for the corms (for next year’s flowers)
Glossary