Crocus Sativus Bulbs Canada

They'll surprise you, they'll cheer you, and they'll lift you out of winter's doldrums. Plant them anywhere -- along sidewalks, under trees and even across your lawn. Our selection of Crocus includes several colors of strong and hardy bulbs.

Bring them into the house~they will bloom about four weeks later. Crocus are also good for forcing indoors over the winter. Great plant for naturalizing, in the grass, slopes, under trees.

Plant in groups for stunning early spring color. (Crocus vernus) Pristine pure white Crocus flowers reveal bright-orange pistils on stems 4-6" tall. Joan of Arc's appeal also comes from its charming purple-tinged base and its elegant shape, which attracts...

Unlike the Dutch crocus group of hybrids, these are true 'wild bulbs'-- species crocus that grow in the wild in Greece and other areas. Add these jewel-toned beauties to your wildflower collection and you'll enjoy them for years.

Tough yet cheerful, when this mix starts blooming you'll know spring is here! This mix of purple, white and yellow Crocus will pop up in early spring through the snow.

Pickwick is the most popular large-flowering crocus, with purple and white striped flowers that open to reveal bright-orange stamens. Plant this beauty along walkways or in your lawn for amazing early spring color.

Bring them into the house~they will bloom about four weeks later. Crocus are also good for forcing indoors over the winter. Great plant for naturalizing, in the grass, slopes, under trees.

(Crocus flavus) Planting in the lawn is simple, since the bulbs are so small, and the effect in spring is a real treat. One caveat: If you plant in the lawn, wait 6 weeks after flowers bloom to mow.

Getting its name from gorgeous, bi-colored orange and near-black blooms that resemble a Monarch Butterfly, this Wild Crocus is sure to be one of the first to pop up and delight in the early spring.

Unlike the Dutch crocus group of hybrids, these are true 'wild bulbs'--species crocus that grow in the wild in Greece and other areas. Naturalizes beautifully, creating a colorful carpet in a short amount of time.

Pot them up every two weeks starting in mid-October and prechill them at a consistent, 38 to 45 degrees F in the dark for eight to ten weeks with moderate watering. The first sign of spring! Use Crocus Flower Record in mixed perennial beds or edging along...

This Dutch Crocus mix creates a rich blue and purple pool of color. Stunning in the spring lawn. (Crocus vernus)

Sativus, , the saffron crocus, much like spring bloomers (about 4-5 inches tall). You plant them in late summer, and they bloom within a few weeks. So plant either or both, and enjoy some brilliant spring color in your garden when you need it the most--in...

One Colchicum bulb will send up between 5 and 10 stems, and each one will soon bear a flower. Excellent addition to your garden. Growing Fall-Flowering Crocus and Colchicum If you've never planted them before, you'll find the regular 'fall-flowering crocus',...

Featuring a double-sized green tin pot, soil medium and 12 high quality saffron corms, you can expect gorgeous, lavender blooms to appear just weeks after planting. Harvest the flavorful, bright red stigmas to use fresh or dried in your favorite dishes.

These indicate the average annual minimum temperature per region, divided by 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Crocus cold damage in new buds is possible, however, as they are a bit more sensitive.

Provideover the planting area in very cold zones but rake it away in early spring so the flowers can emerge. The crocus plant is hardy to3 to 8 but planting times will vary slightly depending when you receive your first freeze.The crocus bulbs should...

Your crocuses will come right through the ground-hugging plants. Right before the crocus plant goes dormant, it will make a new corm. The bottom of the corm is flattened. Aor herb garden is a great site to plant them, and small perennials that grow in...

Greek slaves were known to have eaten the plant to make them sick, and even to commit suicide. Hailing from Europe, North Africa and Asia, the autumn crocus is one species of around 70 in the genus.

So what are crocus offsets? The bulbs grow best in, sandy loam but tolerate many soil types. Turn the soil in the new site to a depth of 4 inches and dig holes 3 to 4 inches apart.and 2 to 3 inches deep.

Plants from seeds, which can be collected from the plants once the blooms are dry, may not develop flowers for at least two or three years.Keep in mind that potted crocus may not always produce flowers each year either; therefore, you may have to start...

Roll the turf back into place and tamp it so it makes firm contact with the ground.crocus bulbs will provide a more natural appearance, you're right. Choose a spot where the soil drains well.If you're planting crocus bulbs in existing turf, you can lift...

The correct timing will ensure healthy corms with plenty of stored energy for maximum blooms.of 6 to 8 weeks before sprouting time. You may choose to line the bag with dried moss to cushion the bulbs.

It would seem that as long as they get in the ground they will grow when it is time, but actuallyrequire certain conditions to break dormancy. Select corms that are healthy and free of disease, mold or damage.and 1 to 2 inches apart.

With its flashy, bluish-violet blooms, this is probably the flashiest autumn-blooming crocus. Hybrids are available in many colors, including pure white, pale blue, pale yellow, white with purple edges or blue with yellow centers.Some of the most common...

For these smaller animals, scatter dog or cat hair around the bed, tie noisy metal strips to line around the plants or use a commercial repellent.For crocus not blooming, if you have ruled everything else out, it is time to lift the corms.

Commonly, they are called snow crocus, as several bloom within days of the melting snow. Read on to learn about some of these less well-known crocus. Even with the few species I mention in this article, you can be rewarded with a wonderful display of...