Description
Crocus species are flowering herbaceous perennials from the iris family propagated from corms. The corms are covered with tunic leaves and are round in shape with flatted tops and bottoms.Plants produce a few linear, green leaves with pale stripes that arise from the corms.
| Common Name | Crocus |
| Height | Up to 15 inches |
| Flower Colour | Light blue |
| Bloom Time | Spring and Winter |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting Procedure
- Choose a location in full sun and be sure the soil is well-drained.
- The crocus bulbs do not tolerate is soggy soil.This bulbs requires loose and porous potting soil
- Sowing season of crocus bulb is in the rainy season
- It should be planted at 10 to 12 cm deep; maintaining 10 to 12 cm spacing between two bulbs
- Use the potting mix for bulb plantation as: Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1)Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2).
Care
- You should fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season, flower bud stage.
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch.
- If there is a dry spell and it does not rain, you must water the bulbs weekly until the ground freezes.
- Apply compost annually to provide nutrients needed for future blooms.
- You should fertilize a plant mostly in the spring season, flower bud stage.
- After the foliage turns yellow and dies back, it can be pruned off.
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Sandy loam soil |
| Temperature | 20 to 30 degrees Celsius |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Crocus uses
Ornamental Use:
Crocus is not only attractive but also floriferous and vigorous plant.
The crocus plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Plant is used in groups for a spectacular show in the garden.