Crocus kotschyanus

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Native to Turkey, the Caucasus, Lebanon and northwestern Syria, Crocus kotschyanus grows in mountain meadows and stony grassland on well-drained calcareous soils, at elevations of 500-2600 m. A small crocus no more than 10 cm tall, it flowers in autumn (September to November), before its linear, silver-striped leaves appear. The long-tubed, goblet-shaped flowers are lilac to pinkish-lilac with a yellow throat marked by darker veining. It requires full sun and sharp drainage, with dry summers and cool, wet winters.

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 :Turqui, Syria, Liban
Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
Colour :Lilac
Exposure :full sun
Flowering height :150+ cm
Uses :Rockery - Containers or pot - In the ground

Growing cycle

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

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

Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-3), December (sem. 1-4)

Flowering :October (sem. 1-4)