Details
- Flowering Time
- September
- October
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- Growing
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Pots & Tubs
- Flowering Height
- 10-15 cm
- Bulb Size
- 5/+ cm
- Colour
- Blues
Autumn Flowering Crocus Speciosus Cassiope
C2057
Description
Elegant violet-blue petals sweep wide in autumn sunlight, each bloom of the autumn flowering crocus Speciosus Cassiope is crowned with bright saffron anthers.
Plant in dappled shade or beneath deciduous trees for naturalised success. Arriving just as other flowers fade, these crocuses create a final flourish before winter’s hush. No foliage until spring—just flowers rising clean.
Care Guide
The autumn-flowering species should be planted in August and September- the earlier the planting the better the result. Corms should be planted about 8cm (3”) deep in any good fertile garden soil.
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, 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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