Crocus niveus
A pure white species with yellow feathered stigmates. Very large corms which produce wide leaves with a marked white midrib. Having some of the largest flowers in the genus (up to 12cm across) this species is of considerable horticultural merit. The flowers have very long tubes, so are quite tall (up to 18cm), but the tube is stout and the flowers are not easily spoilt by autumn rain. Fortunately it is most amenable in cultivation, increasing well , especially when given a little protection, i.e. cold glass.
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:
- Family :Iridaceae
- Native to :Grèce (sud)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :White
- 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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