Crocus speciosus speciosus
The first autumn crocus to flower. Very attractive under mature trees in naturel lawns which are kept on the dry side in the summer. This species will seed and multiply itself without any human intervention, provided that the vegetation is left intact until the end of March. Has been taken out of our catalogue, has proofed not being adapted to the méditerranean climate.
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
- Family :Iridaceae
- Native to :Turquie (nord)
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Blue, Violet
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :Wild prairies - Naturalising - In the ground - Containers or pot
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