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pygmy crocus

Crocus minimus

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Crocus
Family: Iridaceae

About this plant

a species that flowers in late-spring, bearing one to two flowers per corm. These are violet with purple striping or feathering on the outside of the three outer petals

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

A cormous plant that requires a well-drained and sunny situation. Plant 5-6cm deep in late summer or early autumn. You may feed after flowering when leaves are still in active growth

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by division of clumps or potting up of cormlets

Pests

Protection from mice, voles and squirrels may be necessary

Diseases

Generally trouble-free, but check for corm rot before planting

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverHedging ScreensPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years