Details
- Flowering Height
- 15-20 cm
- Flowering Time
- March
- RHS Recommended
- Plants for Pollinators
- Bulb Size
- 5-6/+ cm
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
- Colour
- Oranges & Yellows
- Purple & Mauves
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Naturalising
Spring Flowering Crocus Chrys. Herald
C2146
Pretty, primrose-yellow cups are shielded by an outer armour of bronzed plum on Crocus chrysanthus ‘Herald’.
Sometimes blooming as early as January from a bed of crisp snow, these delicate flowers are a welcome sign that spring is well on its way and are an important source of food for early pollinators.
Scatter the bulbs in an arc or drift through grass or in a sunny border and plant where they land for an organic look. Also great for pots and containers on the patio or garden table where the intricately marked petals can be viewed up close.
Care Guide
Corms should be planted about 8cm (3”) deep in any good fertile garden soil. The winter and spring-flowering species are well suited to the rock garden or the front of borders, and the later Dutch varieties for groups, edging borders or naturalising.
For the best results, plant 8-10cm (3-4”) deep, 5cm (2”) apart, and leave undisturbed. Croci are suitable for a pot or bowl culture, with the exception of large-flowered Yellow Crocus, and may also be grown in pebbles and water. It is important to remember that they must not be forced too hard, as too much heat or dryness in the atmosphere will lead to excess of leaf and no flower.
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Blue & White Mix
C2150
A beautifully blended collection of white and blue early spring Crocus varieties, ideal for adding a wash of colour with their pollinator-friendly, enchanting floral goblets.
The solid amethyst and purple-splashed white blooms open up in warm sunshine during the early days of spring, unveiling their golden-orange stamens as a welcome beacon to bees.
Crocuses are perfect for naturalising in grassy areas and multiply happily in the right spot – fertile, well-drained soil in a bright spot are ideal conditions.
These captivating little flowers will bloom during February and March each year, heralding the start of spring and illuminating garden spaces with carpets of colour.
