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Crocus speciosus subsp. speciosus

  • Bulbous plant
  • 10 cm high
  • Blue flowers
  • For a sunny position
  • Suitable for rock and alpine gardens
Autumn-flowering crocus. Lilac blue. Suitable for naturalizing, hardy in most parts of Europe.
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Garden use

Use

Below hedge Along path Border Pot Slope Wild garden Small garden Planters Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Gravel garden Rockgarden

Planting density

Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 5 - 10 cm
Flowering time September - October
Flower colour purpleblue
Growth habit tuft

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun
Moisture dry, average
Soil pervious, light, normal
Soil fertility normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Crocus speciosus subsp. speciosus
Genus Crocus
Family Iridaceae