Details
- Flowering Time
- January
- February
- March
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- RHS Recommended
- Plants for Pollinators
- Perfect For
- Naturalising
- Flowering Height
- 10-15 cm
- Bulb Size
- 5-6/+ cm
- Colour
- Oranges & Yellows
Spring Flowering Crocus Chrys. Fuscotinctus
C2125
Description
Free-flowering Crocus chrysanthus ‘Fuscotinctus’ opens up under the warmth of late winter sun - the tiny, delicate flowers comprised of 3 feathered plum-purple outer petals, and 3 smaller lemon-yellow petals.
The intricate beauty of these golden blooms must be viewed up close to appreciate their exquisite beauty, and when a sweeping mass of Fuscotinctus is in full bloom, they are a heavenly sight to behold.
This pretty heirloom Crocus is perfect for naturalising, attracting pollinators, and for adding a cheerful swathe or pop of yellow to the garden so early on in the year.
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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