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autumn crocus

Crocus nudiflorus

Pollinator FriendlyLow Maintenance

Genus: Crocus
Family: Iridaceae
Common Names: autumnal crocus, naked-flowered crocus

About this plant

C. nudiflorus is a cormous perennial with linear, basal leaves produced in winter and spring following its autumn flowers. Each corm usually bears one long-tubed flower ranging from deep purple to lilac-purple with a paler throat and bright orange or yellow stigma

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in a moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Naturalizes well in grass

Pruning

None required

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant

Pests

Generally trouble free but corms may be eaten by mice, voles and squirrels

Diseases

Generally trouble free bit may be affected by rots and moulds when stored

Garden Uses

Uses

Wildflower MeadowPatio Container

Planting Places

Conservatory

Season of Interest

SpringWinterAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years