Mixed Crocus Bulbs

Plant them anywhere -- along sidewalks, under trees and even across your lawn. Our selection of Crocus includes several colors of strong and hardy bulbs. Then watch them spread and multiply by leaps and bounds.

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. Bring them into the house~they will bloom about four weeks later.

Plant in groups for stunning early spring color. Joan of Arc's appeal also comes from its charming purple-tinged base and its elegant shape, which attracts attention at every stage.

Tricolor bloom early, like all wild crocus, and if planted this fall, will greet you in early spring with gorgeous purple, orange, and white blooms. They bloom well before the Dutch Crocus, so for a long season of crocus bloom, plant them both.

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.

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. Bring them into the house~they will bloom about four weeks later.

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.

They work almost exactly the same. Unlike the Dutch crocus group of hybrids, these are true 'wild bulbs'-- species crocus that grow in the wild in Greece and other areas. A large clump of species crocus can be one of the loveliest early spring displays...

These are the ones called 'Snow Crocus' for obvious reasons. They work almost exactly the same. They bloom well before the Dutch Crocus, so for a long season of crocus bloom, plant them both.

Great plant for naturalizing, in the grass, slopes, under trees. Crocus are also good for forcing indoors over the winter. Vivid purple outside with a white throat. 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)

Colchicums are different, since every bulb (they're larger than the regular crocus bulbs) produces a whole bouquet of flowers. Once they're dry, store them in an air-tight container in a cool place, and use the saffron whenever you like.

Growing Fall-Flowering Crocus and Colchicum If you've never planted them before, you'll find the regular 'fall-flowering crocus', including C. Colchicums are different, since every bulb (they're larger than the regular crocus bulbs) produces a whole bouquet...

Harvest the flavorful, bright red stigmas to use fresh or dried in your favorite dishes. (Crocus sativus) Very easy to grow. Featuring a double-sized green tin pot, soil medium and 12 high quality saffron corms, you can expect gorgeous, lavender blooms...

These indicate the average annual minimum temperature per region, divided by 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Read on to learn more.Spring blooming plants need chilling to force the bulb to sprout.

Crocus need a chilling period of 12 to 16 weeks before blooming, so plan accordingly when growing crocus in your garden.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Crocus bulbs need well drained soil in a sunny to...

Whether you plant them in a stately group or use them to, crocuses can add a bit of color to your lawn. They are solid inside like a potato if you cut them open, and they have a papery outer covering which is called a tunic.The crocus corm that you plant...

A charming addition to your fall flower bed, autumn crocus bulbs add unique color when much of the garden is getting ready for its long winter nap. While they may need some water during arid conditions, they're basically maintenance free.If your autumn...

Are some of the first flowers to poke their heads through the soil in the early spring, sometimes popping up even through snow. You can protect your bulbs by placing wire mesh over the area before laying your mulch to prevent animals from being able to...

Crocuses are not only great showstoppers in the garden, but they can make wonderful houseplants too. They grow well in many types of soil; however, you may want to add extra peat to the soil mix at first.

Steer clear of perfect rows.Small, early blooming crocus varieties have fine-textured foliage that blends well with lawn grass. Dig a little compost or manure into the exposed soil, then plant the crocus bulbs.

Discard any that have signs of damage and keep only the largest, healthiest corms. You may choose to line the bag with dried moss to cushion the bulbs. Clumps that are old and heavily populated benefit from lifting and separating.

The 15 weeks of chilling will usually take you into March, which is when daylight hours are increasing and ambient temperatures start to warm. 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. For color soon after the first of each year, consider this crocus species. This species, which increases quickly, is also available in mauve and lavender.

They are busy producing roots and need to uptake moisture to store in the corm. In cold climates, plant corms in raised beds to keep the roots from getting too soggy and give the corms a jump start on growth.Follow soil preparation directions and add...

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 late winter-early spring blooms, a prelude to even better things to come!