Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Dutch Crocus, Perennial Of The Day


Crocus x hybridus
Dutch Crocus, Spring Crocus

Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 9A
Height 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Spread 4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate Average
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Partial shade or partial sun to full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color
Blue, orange, pink, purple, white and yellow
Bloom Time
Spring and Winter


Environment
This plant tolerates drought. This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy. The pH preference is a neutral soil.

Leaf Color
Green, variegated and yellow
This plant has attractive foliage.


Culture Notes 
These plants are easy to grow, prefer a sunny protected area and will bloom through a lawn or mulch. The corm will be divisible a few seasons after planting.


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