This colourful mix of Botanical Crocus is ideal for naturalising. Plant them in bold groups throughout areas of grass, rockeries, under trees or sprinkled at the front of beds and borders.
The bright blooms of Crocus ?Large Flowered Mix? sparkle like precious gems from late winter, when few other plants would dare to brave the cold.
Awarded a coveted RHS AGM, this pretty Crocus is a real head-turner! We?re all familiar with the bold coloured varieties, but Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty' boasts gentle buttery tones that contrast beautifully with its slender dark-green foliage.
In the warm spring sunshine, these stunning, goblet shaped blooms unfurl their glistening pure-white petals. Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' looks fantastic in containers and window boxes where the jewel-like flowers can be appreciated up close.
Ever wondered if there is an easier way to plant bulbs? These innovative pre-planted bulb trays prove that there is! Simply place the biodegradable cardboard tray into your container or border and cover with compost.
Growing your own Saffron is easier than you might think. The golden stigma of the Saffron Crocus can be harvested and dried, before adding to your favourite rice dishes to provide colour and flavour.
Crocus olivieri subsp. balansae 'Orange Monarch' is a little different from your average Crocus. The goblet-shaped, orange blooms are streaked with tawny brown markings on the outside of each petal, creating an intriguing marbled effect.
The silvery-lilac blooms of Crocus 'Vanguard' appear early in the spring, decorating the garden with a sprinkling of jewel-like blooms. It?s gentle tones are less brash than other Crocus, but their blooms are equally popular with pollinating insects.
Like precious jewels, the goblet shaped petals of winter flowering crocus burst from the soil to welcome the spring. Crocus flowers in shades of saffron, white and purple look particularly effective when planted in drifts or naturalised in lawns.
Crocus sativus is a pretty autumn flowering species that is prized for its long orange-red stamens, better known as Saffron. This valuable spice commands a high price in the supermarkets, but there?s no reason why you can?t grow your own.
An easy to grow mix of three different types of crocus, each a bicoloured variety. Perfect for creating a vibrant mix of colours in your garden in February, when most gardens are in need of some! Crocus ?Pickwick?, ?Vanguard? and ?Skyline? appear in shades of white, purple, pink and blue and will look amazing planted in drifts in lawns and borders or together in patio containers too!