Crocus pallasii pallasii
A very fine crocus of the saffron group. Floriferous and makes plentiful seed. The flowers appear in a "bunch", like a posey, a beautiful silvery lilac color, with a deep purple ring at the center. The flowers are powerfully fragrant, and are unique in their ability to stay open on dark overcast days and evenings.
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
- Section :serie Crocus ‘safran’
- Native to :Turquie (Izmir) et le Syrie
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Mauve
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
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