crocus 'Kiss of Spring'

Grow in a bulb frame or alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand or grit. Water freely in the growing season and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly. Keep completely dry in summer dormancy. Can be grown outdoors in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

No pruning required

Propagate by removing cormlets when dormant

Corms are vulnerable to mice, voles and squirrels

Corms in storage may be subject to rots and moulds