Crocus robertianus
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Native to north-western and central Greece, particularly the high altitudes of the Pindus range, Crocus robertianus is a bulbous plant growing from a corm, closely related to the spring-flowering Crocus sieberi despite blooming in autumn. In early November it produces strong, rounded, deep-purple flowers with a contrasting yellow throat. Notably tough, it withstands both summer dampness and winter cold, making it one of the easiest autumn-flowering species to grow. It thrives in rich, well-drained soil, in a position from full sun to light shade, and dies back after flowering.
- Family :Iridaceae
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
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Growth :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-4), May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4), December (sem. 1-4)