Crocus, Crocus, and Crocus!

Crocus!

Little yellow, purple and white crocus blooms are one of the first signs of spring in my area after a cold colorless winter. Crocus bulbs are only available during the Fall, after they are harvested in Holland over the summer, inspected and then packed for shipment to the United States. The crocus were up and blooming in my area this spring, did they showing themselves in your area?

If Crocus are not planted within a year after harvesting from Holland, the bulb will have been dormant for too long and its chances of being able to form roots again will be minimal. The really nice thing about the crocus flower is that once you've planted the bulbs, they appear year after year in the spring.

Crocus bulbs must be planted in the Fall before the first hard frost. It is best to wait until the outside temperature does not get above 65 degrees anymore. It's now October, and in my Midwestern area, the time is just about here to plant my new Crocus bulbs.

Having the right pH level in your soil is important to bring out the true flower color of Crocus. The ideal pH level for bulbs is between 6 and 7. To check your pH level, bring a soil sample to your local garden center or purchase an inexpensive testing kit.

It's optimal to use a two-inch thick layer of mulch to help retain moisture and keep the Crocus bulbs cool. Standing water can rot the bulbs so be sure to choose planting areas that drain well. Water the garden after planting to settle the soil and to help establish root growth.

As a general rule, Crocus are planted 3 to 4 inches deep and 4 to 6 inches apart in a full sun to partial shade location.

Let the leaves of your Crocus die down naturally, do not cut them off or mow over them.

After the Crocus have bloomed it is important to let them rest because during this period, the bulb is gathering nutrients from the soil and leaves, and growing so that it can bloom again next year.

Can I Grow Crocus In A Warm Climate?

YES! Crocus need about 3 months cold weather for them to bloom in the Spring. To grow Crocus in climates where it generally does not freeze:

Place the Crocus bulbs in ventilated bags in the refrigerator at the usual temperature for at least 6 weeks, but you can store them for up to 16 weeks if necessary until you are ready to plant.

Do not store the Crocus with any fruit as the ethylene gas given off by all ripening fruit will kill the flower inside the bulbs.

Plant Crocus a little deeper than normal and add some mulch to help retain moisture.

Water regularly.

Most bulbs will not be able to survive extremely hot summers, so they needed to be treated like annuals or dug up and replanted the following December or January.

Come Enjoy The Beautiful Crocus Flowers With Me

One of spring's earliest sights is the pretty Crocus poking out and blooming, sometimes even in the snow. I love to see my little Crocus flowers after the cold Winter here in Iowa.
I have planted Crocus throughout my 2000 square feet of flower beds, awarding me each Spring with a backyard full of bright colors!

Daydream with me, and picture some of these beauties blooming in your flower garden next Spring!

Below, you will find the Very Best Crocus from Holland.

Of course, they are available to you just by clicking each picture or title!

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Flower Record Crocus

Early Spring Blooming, 4" Plant Height, Hardy in Zones 3-9. Silky petals of the richest purple Crocus. A vivid companion for early bloomers, and spectacular when mass planted. Withstands variable Spring weather.

Pickwick Giant Crocus

Early Spring Blooming, 4" Plant Height. Hardy in Zones 3-9. Rated the best "striped" Crocus. Stripes give it an Easter-egg charm. Plump, weather-tough Crocus flowers that are carefree in well-drained soil. Mixes wonderfully with solid colors

Yellow Mamoth Crocus

Early Spring Blooming, 4" Plant Height. Hardy in Zones 3-9. The biggest, boldest, and brightest Crocus! Aglow with sunny yellow, it lights up the early Spring flower garden. Durable, weather-tough blooms.

Jeanne d'Arc Crocus

Early Spring Blooming, 4" Plant Height, Hardy in Zones 3-9. The best white crocus! Big, fade-resistant, pristine flowers that are a great mixer or accent with other colors. Multiplies annually-more every spring!

Giant Crocus Collection

Early Spring Blooming, 4" Plant Height, Hardy in Zones 3-9. Crocus Collection includes 100 bulbs:
25 Pickwick Crocus
25 Jeanne d'Arc Crocus
25 Yellow Mammoth Crocus
25 Flower Record Crocus
Plant glittering carpets of color! Each Crocus variety is individually packaged and labeled with planting instructions.

Yalta Crocus

Early Spring Blooming, 3-4" Plant Height, Hardy in Zones 3-9. A cross between Giant Crocus and Snow Crocus, giving this variety large flowers and good naturalizing qualities. (My favorite)

Snow Crocus Mixture

Early Spring Blooming, 3" Plant Height. Hardy in Zones 3-9. The earliest and brightest crocuses of all! Enough Crocus bulbs to naturalize a lawn area.
Color-balanced "grab bag" mixture. Greet spring with a big color show!

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