Details
- Flowering Time
- February
- March
- Planting Time
- September
- October
- November
- Growing
- Hardy
- Perennial
- RHS Recommended
- Award of Garden Merit
- Plants for Pollinators
- Perfect For
- Naturalising
- Flowering Height
- 15 cm
- Bulb Size
- 9/10 cm
- Colour
- Purples & Mauves
Large Flowering Crocus Vanguard
C2246
Description
An elegant and award-winning Crocus, ‘Vanguard’ is an early flowering and vigorous variety which will naturalise with ease in the correct spot.
Blooming for around 3 weeks in February and March, this Giant Dutch Crocus bears gorgeous goblets of muted mauve and silver which will glow like precious jewels in the spring garden.
It is little wonder that Crocus ‘Vanguard’ has been granted a prestigious Award of Garden Merit by The Royal Horticultural Society for excellent garden performance, reliability and of course, handsome looks.
Drought tolerant and hardy, these bulbs thrive in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil and look fabulous when planted en masse, as a swathe of colour. Pollinator-friendly Dutch Crocus can also be grown in pots and containers for the patio or garden table, where their intricate beauty can be appreciated 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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