Crocus 'Botanical Mixed'
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
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Description
According to myths, the gods of ancient Roman and Greek times spent a lot of time turning unfortunate men (and women) into flowers. Crocus, a mortal youth, was apparently one. Depending on the version you read, he was either being punished for being unhappy with his love affair with a nymph, or was changed because the god Hermes felt guilty about accidentally killing him with a discus. With this heritage, it’s no wonder the small botanical crocus plants put on such a show in drifts, lawns, beds, along pathways, under shrubs and almost anywhere where the sun shines in early spring. Try planting a mixed colour selection of these easily-naturalized botanical crocus bulbs so that you can enjoy the drama every year.
We always use the best quality botanical crocus bulbs for this collection which means that the varieties we choose to create this look may differ from year to year. The botanical crocus varieties used in this collection may not be the same as the varieties pictured, and there will be a slight variation in colours.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Crocus 'Botanical Mixed Colours'
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Flower colour
Blue, purple, yellow, white
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Bulb size
5/+
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Established height
5-10cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
150 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
lawns
Meadows
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Clay -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Crocus 'Botanical Mixed' bulbs from mid to late autumn
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
Plant your bulbs 10-15cm deep
Space the bulbs 5-10cm apart
Place the Crocus 'Botanical Mixed' bulbs with the pointed side or shoots facing upwards
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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2024Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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