Details
- Supplied As
- Bulbs
- Bulb Size
- 5/+ cm
- Flowering Height
- 10-12 cm
- RHS Recommended
- Plants for Pollinators
- Colour
- Purples & Mauves
- Oranges & Yellows
- Flowering Time
- March
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- Perfect For
- Naturalising
Spring Flowering Crocus Heuffelianus
C2163
Description
Crocus 'Heuffelianus' outer petals are deep purple with darker veining; the inner petals are slightly paler with a bright yellow throat.
The pretty, goblet-shaped blooms create a striking effect when grown as a swathe of rich colour running through open grassy areas and a colourful sweep near the front of spring borders.
A wonderful harbinger of spring, Crocus are often one of the first flowers to bloom during February and March. Crocus Heuffelianus delicate bulbs also make a great addition to pots and containers – plant them with Tulips, Hyacinths and Narcissi.
Care Guide
Corms should be planted about 8 cm 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 8-10 cm deep, 5 cm 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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Chrys. Romance
C2128
Pretty spring cups are creamy-yellow flushed apricot, with golden centres on Crocus chrysanthus ‘Romance’.
Inside each dainty flower is a cluster of powdery, sunshine yellow anthers – adored by bees and their pollinator friends who flock to feast on the nectar on bright days.
This delicate yellow Crocus Romance looks best when planted in pretty clusters, dotted through grass, rockeries, and borders to herald the beginning of spring in February and March.
Bulbs will naturalise easily and multiply below ground, creating a warm and welcoming display year after year without fail. Plant alone or amongst other colourful Crocus for a vibrant spring show.
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Etruscus Zwanenburg
C2145
Large, goblet-shaped flowers of dazzling amethyst burst forth from grassy foliage in March and April on Crocus etruscus ‘Zwanenburg’.
The outer petals gleam in sunlight, thanks to a pretty pearlescent sheen, and a cluster of large glowing stamens sit at the centre of each cup, attracting pollinators from afar.
Plant the bulbs of these beautiful spring flowers in large groups to form striking patches and colourful swathes in your borders and rockeries. Also suitable for container planting but will naturalise best in open ground.
A prestigious Award of Garden Merit has been given to Crocus etruscus ‘Zwanenburg’ for its winning qualities and sensational looks.
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Chrys. Advance
C2142
Unusual, two-toned Crocus chrysanthus ‘Advance’ features petals in complimentary tones of creamy-yellow with lilac-mauve shading, beautifully ignited by glowing orange stamens.
The pretty, goblet-shaped blooms create a striking effect when grown as a swathe of rich colour running through open grassy areas and a colourful sweep near the front of spring borders.
A wonderful harbinger of spring, Crocus are often one of the first flowers to bloom during February and March. Crocus chrysanthus Advance delicate bulbs also make a great addition to pots and containers – plant them as a lower storey to Tulips, Hyacinths and Narcissi.
