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In the language of flowers, crocus translates to cheerfulness, which is what these bright darlings bring to the garden. Tall, they're great planted beneath shrubs and deciduous trees, along walkways, and even in containers on patios, decks, and porches.
- ✓ Growing instructions, select a spot in the garden that receives full sun to part shade where the soil drains well, loosen the soil, and plant the bulbs, pointy end up, approximately 3 in. to 4 in. deep and a few inches apart, tamp down the soil and water well after planting, foliage should be left to die back naturally as it provides the nutrients the bulb will need to grow and flower the following year, bulbs may also be planted in containers and tubs at the same depth
- ✓ Hardy in zones 4-10
- ✓ Planting tip, for a more natural look, plant crocuses in clusters rather than in straight lines, to achieve a naturalized look, crocuses can also be planted in the lawn, toss handfuls of bulbs onto the desired area of the lawn and plant them where they fall, just don't mow the lawn until the leaves of the crocuses have died down
- Best Time to Plant: Fall
- Botanical Name: Crocus
- Additional Characteristics: Deer Resistant
