Crocus
Crocus are excellent for naturalising in borders or grassy areas, in average to well drained soil in sun or partial shade. We offer the early flowering, smaller botanical crocus, which flower from late winter into early spring. For even earlier blooms, choose crocus laevigatus fontenayi, which reliably produces its finely marked flowers from Christmas, often right through January.
Crocus angustifolius minor
Cloth-of-Gold crocus. The scented flowers are bright, golden yellow with dark mahogany feathering on the outside. They are distinctively narrow and tapered. Hardy corm for a sunny site & well-drained soil. Ht. 4” (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 for £3.00
Pack of 50 for £13.50
Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Marlin'
New in 2023
Lilac-blue flowers with violet striping to the outside of the petals. Very pretty variety flowering in March at 4-6" (10-15cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £4.00
Pack of 30 corms for £9.00
Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty'
Goblet-shaped cream flowers with yellow base and slight purple flame. Ht.4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 50 bulbs for £12.00
Crocus sieberi 'Firefly'
Luminous, light purple flowers and orange anthers. Flowering in March at around 4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 15 for £3.50
Pack of 50 for £9.00
Crocus laevigatus 'Fontenayi' AGM
Sought-after selection of the species, sporting lilac flowers with purple feathering to the outside. Flowering starts just prior to Christmas for a month or more. Scented too - absolute must-have for the winter garden. Hardy bulb. Ht.3" (8cm).
Corm size 4+ cm Pack of 5 for £5.00
Pack of 15 for £14.00
Crocus chrysanthus 'Gipsy Girl'
Deep yellow flowers with feathered purple streaks to the outside of the petals. Ht.4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.50 Pack of 50 bulbs for £13.50
Crocus imperati 'de Jager'
This stunning species, a native of W.Italy, has flowers which are violet within, with buff-coloured outer petals, strongly lined with deep purple. The flowers appear very early in the year so a sheltered planting site is desirable. Strongly scented! Ht. 3" (8cm).Corm size 5+ cm Pack of 3 for £5.50
Pack of 10 for £15.00
Crocus 'Ladykiller'
Stunning crocus, with white flowers sporting a broad blaze of deep purple on the outside of the petals. Flowering in March at around 4" (10cm).
Bulb size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £5.00
Pack of 30 bulbs for £13.50
Crocus minimus
A much sought-after little treasure. Flowers buff outside, beautifully marked & feathered in purple, mid-violet within. Hardy bulb for sun/well-drained soil. Ht. To 3" (8cm).
Corm size 5/7 cm Pack of 5 for £4.00
Pack of 15 for £11.00
Crocus chrysanthus 'Miss Vain'
Pure white flowers with a faint cast of grey, in late Winter. Ht.3" (8cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 for £4.00 Pack of 50 for £16.00
Crocus ‘Orange Monarch’
Flowers of rich orange have dark purple feathering to the outer petals. A breakthrough colour for crocuses. Height 4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £4.50
Pack of 25 corms for £10.00
Crocus 'Panda'
New in 2023
White flowers bearing a broad violet-purple flame to the outside of the petals. Striking new variety flowering in March at 6" (15cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £7.00
Pack of 30 corms for £18.00
Crocus 'Polar Bear'
New in 2023
White goblets with the subtlest hint of french grey and dull green-gold at the base. Sublime new offering flowering in March at 6" (15cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £5.00
Pack of 30 corms for £13.00
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Crocus chrysanthus 'Prins Claus'
Strikingly bicoloured flowers, purple on the outside and white within. Early flowering. Ht.4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.50
Pack of 50 bulbs for £13.50
Crocus 'Silver Coral'
New in 2023
Narrow white flowers with a contrasting violet base. Pretty new introduction flowering in March at 6".
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £4.50
Pack of 30 corms for £11.00
Crocus tommasinianus Albus
NEW in 2023
The white form of c.tommasinianus is uncommon and much sought-after. Like other forms of the species, it is an excellent subject for naturalising. Flowering in late winter/early spring at 4" (10cm).
Bulb size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £6.00 (half of 2023 price)
Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'
Dark, reddish-purple flowers and quite striking. Flowering in March at around 5" (12.5cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 20 for £3.00 Pack of 100 for £12.00
Crocus tommasinianus 'Whitewell Purple'
Good, strongly coloured form of this popular crocus. Excellent for naturalising, since it spreads by both seed and corm division, and will grow in most soils in sun/light shade. Flowering late winter/early spring at 4" (10cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 15 corms for £3.00 Pack of 50 corms for £7.50
Pack of 100 bulbs for £13.00
Crocus versicolor picturatus
New in 2023
The 'Cloth of Silver' crocus has narrow white flowers bearing purple veining. Flowering in late winter/early spring at 4-6" (10-15cm).
Corm size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £6.50
Pack of 30 corms for £17.00
Crocus 'Whale Shark'
New in 2023
A striking recent introduction of the larger flowered Dutch crocus. The deep violet inner petals contrast pleasingly with the pale, silvery blue outer petals. Flowering in March at 6" (15cm).
Corm size 7+ cm
Pack of 10 corms for £4.00
Pack of 30 corms for £9.00