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Crocus tommasinianus 'Roseus'

  • Bulbous plant
  • 10 cm high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Very hardy
  • For a sunny position
Fairly low crocus, 5cm, excellent for naturalizing.
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Garden use

Use

Below hedge Cemetery plants Along path Border Troughs Small garden Pot Woodland Planters Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Scree Gravel garden Rockgarden Dry bed

Growth

Medium Fast

Characteristics

Height 5 - 10 cm
Flowering time February - March
Flower colour pink
Growth habit tuft
Growth rate fast, medium
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered
Moisture average
Soil light
Soil fertility normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Crocus tommasinianus 'Roseus'
Genus Crocus
Family Iridaceae
Common names NL: boerenkrokus
Origin Europe, South