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Crocus tommasinianus

  • Bulbous plant
  • Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
  • 10 cm high
  • Very hardy
  • For a sunny position
Low violet-blue crocus, up to 15 cm high, nice for naturalizing.
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Use

Small groups Large groups

Planting density

Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 5 - 10 cm
Flowering time February - March
Flower colour Purpleblue
Leaf colour Dark green
Growth habit Ascending, Tuft
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun, Open shade, Filtered
Moisture Dry, Average
Soil Pervious, Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Crocus tommasinianus
Genus Crocus
Family Iridaceae
Common names NL: boerenkrokus
Awards Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Origin Europe, South