Crocus cancellatus

Stony places, thin pinewoods, over limestone Finely netted corm tunic, Much divided style which exceeds the anthers. The different subspecies of Crocus cancellatus can be difficult to tell apart. The ability to discern a bract (and bracteole) can be necessary. This is probably the easiest subspecies of Crocus cancellatus to cultivate in gardens. Where a warm, dryish summer rest can be guaranteed this plant can be grown in a well drained spot in the open. A plant sometimes seen in commerce as Crocus cancellatus var cilicus is this subspecies.

The genus

These are no ordinary Crocus. This selection will brighten the autumn until the spring comes along. After the autumn flowering species, other species will emerge for Christmas until the ordinary Crocus hybrids take over by the end of february. Their ability to close the flowers during adverse conditons (rain, frost or wind) helps significantly to prolong their flowering period. Also due to the lower winter temperatures, some species remain in flower for at least a month, while in February and March the well known Crocus chrysanthus hybrids will only last a few days here. Most Crocus will perform also very well in pots. To learn more about the genus Crocus please vivist the web site of the Crocus group: http://www.thealpinehouse.fsnet.co.uk/crocus%20pages/

Family :Iridaceae
Native to :Grèce, Turquie S Turkey; Liban, Israël
Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
Colour :Blue
Exposure :full sun
Growth :winter grower
Flowering height :15-40 cm
Uses :Borders - Rockery - Containers or pot - In the ground - Naturalising

Growing cycle

	Jan				Feb				Mar				Apr				May				Jun				Jul				Aug				Sep				Oct				Nov				Dec
Planting
Growth
Flowering

Planting :July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-2)

Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 4-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)

Flowering :October (sem. 4-4), November (sem. 1-3)