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Early crocus.
Crocus tommasinianus
Prononciation KROH-kus tom-mah-sin-ee-AY-nus
Aussi appelée Early Crocus, Tommasini's crocus, Woodland crocus
This charming little bulb is one of the first signs of spring in the garden. It naturalizes beautifully in lawns or under trees. You will love its delicate, star shaped flowers that pop up while snow is still on the ground.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Perennial bulb
- Lumière
- Full sun to partial shade
- Lumière en intérieur
- Lumière vive indirecte
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 4 inches
- Croissance
- Moyenne
Entretien
Plant these bulbs in the fall before the ground freezes. Watch for yellowing foliage after flowering, which indicates the bulb is storing energy for next year. Ensure the soil drains well so the bulbs do not rot during winter.
- Arrosage
- Keep the soil moist but not soggy during the active growing season.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer once in the early spring as new growth appears.
- Taille
- Wait until the foliage has turned completely yellow or brown before trimming it back.
- Rempotage
- Divide and replant crowded clumps every few years to keep them blooming well.
- Sol
- Well draining, fertile soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Comment l'identifier
- Slender, pale violet to purple petals
- Silver gray exterior petal markings
- Bright orange stamens
- Grass like leaves with white midribs
Science
- Famille
- Iridaceae
- Genre
- Crocus
- Ordre
- Asparagales
- Classe
- Liliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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