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shining white crocus
Crocuscandidus
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
About this plant
A small, perennial corm growing to 8cm, producing one or two long, relatively wide, dark green leaves with a fine, central white stripe. In early spring produces ivory-white flowers, usually with greyish speckles on the outer petals
Growing Information
Height
Up To 10 Cm
Spread
0-0.1 Metre
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun. Requires a warm, dry rest in summer so best suited to an alpine house or bulb frame
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by division of established clumps, by separating cormlets when dormant, or by seed sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe
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Pests
May be susceptible to being eaten by mice, voles, squirrels and pheasants