Thanks, Joy Arash planted them in three rows in the milk crates. Don’t plant in dense shade, such as on the north side of structures. Can I dig them out yet? Is the area dry? A rock garden or herb garden is a great site to plant them, and small perennials that grow in such places make good plant companions. They will fail to grow in hot climates. Crocuses are small corms, so they dry out faster than large bulbs. Plant them in the open rather than the shade (unless you live in the South) because crocuses like plenty of sunshine. I brought them indoors and they are now blooming. Please help? Thank you for the comprehensive advice. These bulbs need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight. Look for plump, firm bulbs and plant in full sun to part shade in well-drained soil. My second question: if I grow summer flowers near the crocuses, will this affect them (I have no storage place and I cannot afford separate pots for different seasons). Colchicum ‘Waterlily’ – has double pink-purple flowers that look similar to water lilies, hence the name. I've tried everything; planting in clumps with plenty of bone meal, peat moss, rotted compost, etc. Saffron crocuses prefer average amounts of moisture in the spring but do best dry sites in the summer when they are dormant. Submitted by The Editors on September 28, 2020 - 6:51pm. … Before the ground freezes in the fall, early bulbs can be planted most anywhere, except in the dense shade on the north side of buildings. Remember too, that weed killers will harm them, especially if you apply them while the crocus plant leaves are still green and actively growing. Site your bulbs where they will get full day sun or very light shade. Plant bulbs in groups or clusters rather than spacing them in a single line along a walkway or border. The crocuses  will have a chance to use the extra nutrients to produce bigger carbohydrate stores. Submitted by kevin on October 6, 2016 - 4:36pm. Submitted by Laura on April 27, 2019 - 11:49am. At this point in time, they have finished storing energy for next year’s bloom. Over-Fertilization. In the rock garden and herb garden, you will want to plant crocuses under creeping phlox or mat-forming thymes. Click here for further information on growing crocus. But in fact, some crocuses, especially Tommy crocus (Crocus tommasinianus ‘Pictus’), naturalize and spread by seed. When it seems like winter will never lose its icy grip, the dainty crocus pushes through the snow to put on a show of colorful revival. I live in the south east of England and our crocuses finished blooming a few weeks ago but the foliage shows no sign of dying back. Submitted by The Editors on April 24, 2018 - 4:07pm. It tolerates drought, but you should keep it moist during the growing season. Due to its low height (below 6 inches), you can grow it in teacups, mini pots, cans, and many other unique planters. P.P.S. Submitted by The Editors on September 20, 2016 - 2:15pm. You planted the crocuses with plenty of space. Several folks on this page would like to have your “problem.”, Submitted by Jane Cheek on September 18, 2016 - 4:36pm. The best time to divide or thin crocuses is after their foliage has died back naturally. Would it be advisable to dig down and transplant them in the ground? Autumn crocuses will not grow in permanently waterlogged soil and will not flower in shade. This Spring they are looking great but a very tight bunch.Thank you. You, Submitted by Moe on March 1, 2018 - 3:45pm, It says above to “water well after planting” but I wanted to ask how much to water on a weekly basis. Before planting, work in organic matter such as. Make sure the bulbs will receive sun during bloom time. Dig holes and plant the crocus bulbs 3-4" deep and 2-3" apart. Here’s how to plant, grow, and care for crocuses in your garden! http://www.uky.edu/hort/sites/www.uky.edu.hort/files/documents/5204sprin... Before the ground freezes in the fall, crocus corms can be planted most anywhere, except in the dense shade on the north side of buildings or under thickets. After planting, water well. Some folks have best luck with little sunlight, water, or nutrients. If you live in a warmer climate simply keep your bulbs in the refrigerator until late winter and then plant them out as annuals. That’s the suggestion of this study of bulbs for Kentucky gardeners: http://www.uky.edu/hort/sites/www.uky.edu.hort/files/documents/5204sprin... see the chart on page 3, and not the March dates at the top. Hi, The best time when to plant crocus is early in autumn, as soon as you can buy them. Larger bulbs, like the one shown on the far left, contain more food energy to fuel plant growth. It looks good planted under shrubs or trees or among other herbaceous plants; Colchicum ‘Lilac Wonder’ – has simple pink-purple flowers. Fall is the time to plant your Saffron Crocus bulbs, and it's also the time when you can expect to see the first bloom on this perennial flower. Snow drops do extremely well but I do love the colour of crocuses. I live in Houston and it’s a fair 70 degrees so would it be advisable to water 3-4 apart? They’ll successfully naturalise in grass to make a lovely spring meadow. Yes, you can plant crocuses in a grassy lawn for a more natural look. These bulbs will produce stronger plants with more flowers. Ideally, plant crocus corms 6 to 8 weeks before a hard frost is expected and when the soil temperature is below 60°F (16°C). For the most dramatic effect, plant crocus bulbs in mass groupings of 25 to 30 bulbs planted about 3 inches apart. I have asked this on another site but never got a satisfactory answer. Ideally, plant crocus corms 6 to 8 weeks before a hard frost is expected and when soils are below 60 degrees F. This easy-to-care-for plant doesn't need a lot of attention or watering. Submitted by Linda on November 17, 2017 - 9:51am. They’re good to go under deciduous trees, where they’ll get enough sunlight before most trees have fully leafed out. Will mowing affect the plants ( you mentioned that the bulbs need foliage to collect enough food for next year ). Apply a balanced fertilizer in early autumn if your spring is short and the days heat up fast; or, apply fertilizer after bulbs flower in late winter if your spring is long and temperate. The small spring bulbs, such as Snowdrops, Crocus, Scilla siberica and Chionodoxa are ideal for planting in shady areas at the base of shrubs, beneath large shade trees and along woodland paths. 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Submitted by Sam on February 24, 2017 - 9:00am. This low maintenance plant and can be grown outdoors or indoors, in the shade easily. There may be other factors but these are relatively common ones. As for your second question: Yes, you can grow other flowers near crocuses without problems. Plant a few inches apart, and plant in groups of 10 or more. Find more gardening information on Gardening Know How: Keep up to date with all that's happening in and around the garden. They fit all the information you give for a spring crocus but I have only large 8" long green leaves in the spring when others have flowers. If … Dig the site you’ve chosen and loosen the soil. I put this down to having dropped a bulb sometime but in the past couple of years they have popped up by ones as far as 5 metres (16 feet) from the rest. To plant crocus plant corms, just follow the steps below: Crocuses have an upside that sometimes has the tip of the shoots showing. Plant this perennial flower in the fall for an early spring delight! Choose a planting site where there is well-draining soil; bulbs will rot in soggy, compacted ground. Great autumn crocus varieties to grow. The plant produces grass-like leaves, and from one to six small, wine-glass shaped flowers in solid colors, stripes or bi-colored. As a last resort—or best next step—you might ask your neighbors what type they have and what their “secret” to success is. Just when you think nothing will grow through that last layer of snow, crocuses push through to reveal themselves in a colorful and dramatic display! Submitted by JOY D KAZEPIDES on November 6, 2016 - 4:27pm. Submitted by The Editors on November 8, 2016 - 10:38am, G’day, mate! Submitted by The Editors on February 13, 2018 - 2:58pm. Through the autumn, keep crocus beds watered if weather gets dry, but do not waterlog the soil. this also happened with my tulip. The taller colchicum autumn crocus will flower in part sun, but can get floppy. The large, floppy foliage grows in spring and dies back in the summer Crocus species and cultivars are mostly very hardy and are easily grown plants that are particularly well suited to rockery planting. High nitrogen fertilizer encourages leaf production at the expense of all else. Although crocus will bloom bigger and brighter with at least a few hours of sunlight each day, they will do well in partial shade, and can often survive for as long as 20 years. Plant crocuses in full sun or partial shade. i was thinking of raised beds but also thinking that a ground garden would have a cooler soil temperature. Crocus tommasinianus seems to be highly reliable—and squirrel resistant. If you're looking to learn how to plant crocus flowers, you've come to the right place - we'll show you how to plant, grow, and care … The flowers don't need sunlight to grow, but they will glow handsomely in the shade. Plant fall blooming bulbs (autumn crocus): they will brighten shady areas under trees at a time when there are not many other bulbs flowering in the garden. Is it possible to grow healthy saffron crocus on the gulf side of Florida 60 miles north of Tampa? Bloom Time: Early Spring. Submitted by Su on April 17, 2017 - 12:52pm. Submitted by The Editors on November 20, 2018 - 2:23pm. We've had pretty mild weather but I'm afraid it will turn cold & they'll get a frost or freeze. Robust types provide drifts of colour in lawns and underneath deciduous trees. Hyacinths, tulips, crocuses, daffodils and other narcissi are normally grown in ceramic bowls with no drainage. Cut off the foliage before replanting. (More bulb-planting tips.) Ideally, plant crocus corms 6 to 8 weeks before a hard frost is expected and when the soil temperature is … Planting Saffron Crocus Corms: In areas where Saffron Crocus are reliably hardy—USDA Zone 6 through 8 in the South, 6 through 9 in the West—you should plant the corms as soon as you receive them. P.S. In the language of flowers, crocus means cheerfulness. You can plant them in the lawn, but for proper crocus care, don’t cut the grass until their leaves turn yellow and disappear. In fact, each crocus usually makes many corms. Sometimes plants just do not do well, Joy (sorry today…). And the rose-bud breaks into pink on the climbing briar, Submitted by Moe on February 5, 2018 - 12:46am. In late February, remove mulches from snowdrops and crocuses so the shoots can come through. Tip: Dig up the crocuses before you remove any of their foliage, as it will be easier to see where—and how many—there are. Try combining the above selections with other varieties, such as Crocus, Wood Anemones, Corydalis, Early Snow Glories or Trilliums, among others. Help!! and while my neighbours have wonderful crocuses, and though mine are planted facing south, if they come up, they are straggly and thin. These bulbs are trouble-free and easy to grow, but squirrels like to steal them. Thanks for your help. Avoid heavy clay … I live in Canberra, Australia and have some crocus in a bed at the northern end of the house. Many have strong perfumes that lure bees out of their hives in February or March. From snow crocuses (the first to bloom) to giant Dutch crocuses, all just 2 to 4 inches tall, these blooms offer a variety in color (pinks, reds, oranges, yellows, purples, blues, and more) that stand out against the bleak late-winter landscape. Spring-blooming Crocus are hardy in zones 3-8 and are planted in fall, as long as you can still work the ground. If I naturalize crocus in my lawn can I still use lawn fertilizer and weed killers? Plant 11 corms per square feet (each milk crate), making sure each corm is about 2.5” from another. You purchased (what is in all likelihood) a forced bulb. See above (or below in another question) for guidance on what to do with it after the bloom fades, as you wait for the cold weather of early winter to plant it. You can grow crocus sativus and harvest the culinary saffron in minute amounts. Although many people call them bulbs, crocuses actually have corms. Soil: Fall flowering crocus grow best in well-drained, silty soil. Avoid heavy clay. For lawn naturalizing, you can plant the crocus randomly or in a pattern. Should I let the soil dry completely since they’re prone to bulb rot? Hi, There’s no need to change a thing! 2. You may want to move your containers seasonally to accommodate this. Thank. Submitted by j on April 18, 2017 - 9:44am, Can I get saffron from crocus I've been told of a thing called dutch saffron what is it, Submitted by The Editors on April 19, 2017 - 5:06pm. Like corms, they have a definite up end and down end. Custom programming and server maintenance by. I have some blooming now in February, but they're all yellow... Do yellow crocus bloom first or can soil impact color? Did/do they get it? Crocus flowers are some of the most colorful and funnest flowers you can plant because they show up so early! Submitted by Val on November 17, 2018 - 11:47pm. Most forced bulbs can be planted and naturalized into an environment. At that location, you are just outside of the recommended planting range for Crocus (see the USDA Planting Zones), but it may be worthwhile trying a few bulbs in a cool spot on your property anyway. Cover the beds with. The biggest reason why crocus flowers don’t do well is overwatering. Should established crocus be divided / thinned in the fall? Set the crocuses 5 inches deep, but more if your soil is sandy. Submitted by Bill on January 7, 2018 - 6:50pm. Do/did you fertilize the area they were/are planted in? Vendors ship in the fall and the bulbs should be planted on receipt. They are the earliest bulbs to bloom and their foliage disappears quickly. This also makes a nice display and keeps the crocuses’ flowers from getting splashed with mud when it rains. Crocus bulbs (technically called “corms”) not only provide winter garden color, but they naturalize, meaning that they spread and come back year after year—with minimum care—for an ever-larger display. Also, how will their fall growth affect the spring growth & blooms? If you want the crocus in your lawn, then don’t use weed-killers. I planted a few hundred mixed giant crocus in the fall and we're having a warm winter. I have a nice bed of fall crocus, planted in small clusters, 8 - 10 clusters in a 3' X 7' space. The crocus corm that you plant in autumn gets completely used in the process of growing and flowering the following spring; it will simply dissolve and fade away. They were beautiful in the spring. It's now November 17th & they're starting to pop up again. What about soil ph? Crocuses prefer a gritty or sandy, well-drained soil. Submitted by Mary Ann Wilson on April 23, 2018 - 8:15am. Submitted by The Editors on February 6, 2018 - 9:04am. Plant taller spring-flowering bulbs and shrubs behind the early bulbs for color contrast. Plant the corms with the pointed side up. How much should I have spaced them? I planted 15 Crocus bulbs in a 12 diameter planter nearly a month and a half ago. Is it a sign that it’s too dry by chance? They are solid inside like a potato if you cut them open, and they have a papery outer covering which is called a tunic. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. This is usually during September and October in the northern. Submitted by The Editors on April 30, 2019 - 3:16pm. Crocuses grow from corms (not true bulbs) but for ease they are commonly referred to as bulbs. Did you fertilize your corms when you planted them, only to find that they’re not … However, you may need to refresh the soil in the pots in the fall to remove any dead material and prevent overcrowding. We would recommend contacting your local Cooperative Extension Service, which will be able to give you localized gardening advice. Thanks! Crocus grow from corms--an underground root that resembles a bulb. Carry on browsing if you're happy with this, or find out how to manage cookies. Whether you like that is up to you, but keep in mind, too, that “tommies” are the most squirrel-resistant crocuses. Propagation: To propagate crocus plants, you can grow them from seed, but most gardeners use corms, which are a bulblike stem from a mother plant. Submitted by Shelagh Toews on February 17, 2020 - 9:14am. Reticulated Iris (Iris reticulata) Zones: 4 to 9. Right before the crocus plant goes dormant, it will make a new corm. The trees help keep the soil drier and the lawn thinner, both of which are advantageous for the crocus. Are these Fall Crocus and why have I not seen the bulbs for sale anywhere? This is usually during September and October in the North, and October and November in the South. Submitted by The Editors on February 27, 2017 - 10:59am. When you compare two crocus bulbs side by side, it’s easy to see differences in quality. Apparently the yellow blooming crocuses tend to flower first—but only by a few days to a week. Bulbs need moisture (although not pools of it); failure to thrive could be due to poor drainage. Crocuses are an early bloomer, and since the foliage only lasts a few weeks after the flowers fade, mowing shouldn’t be an issue. For the best results with this plant, pick a site that gets plenty of direct sunlight and has a well-drained sandy, loamy soil. Thanks in advance, Submitted by Lyn Bullock on February 12, 2018 - 8:27pm. Crocus Flowering mainly in late winter to early spring, many crocuses are good in borders or seasonal containers while others are best in a rock garden or alpine house. Submitted by The Editors on January 9, 2018 - 10:14am. Other bulbs are equally problematic except for hyacinths. I would like to give a more wild and natural look to my garden and plant crocuses amids the grass. Crocuses thrive in cold to moderate winter conditions, such as those in climate zones 3 to 7. You should use soil-based potting compost containing a balanced mix of nutrients for those bulbs you plan to grow and keep indoors. Submitted by Reynolds on February 2, 2020 - 3:36pm. The bottom of the corm is flattened. Dutch saffron refers to a company that sells these bulbs from Holland. And all the woods are alive with the murmur and sound of Spring, You can easily grow it in pots smaller than 6 inches. 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