Crocus 'King of the Striped'

From £4.99
Supplied as 7/8cm Bulbs
CODE B8260
Supplied as 7/8cm Bulbs
CODE C8260
7/8cm Bulbs
Delivery from late August
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  • Suitable for planting in sunny and partially shaded locations
  • Suitable for growing in pots and containers
  • Winter flowering time
  • GREEN foliage colour
  • PURPLE flowering Colour

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Product Description

King of Striped' is a luxurious large flowering Crocus that will produce beautiful striped purple and white flowers with a contrasting orange centre. A great naturaliser if left undisturbed, this beauty will multiply to create a show that will delight for many years. Growing to a small height of 10cm, this Crocus is brilliant for adding a dash of colour to patio pots, containers or the front of the spring border. Flowers February to March. 7/8cm bulbs supplied.

Plant Size

Mature Height 10 cm
Mature Spread 5 cm
Plant Spacing 5 cm
Annual Growth 10 cm

Planting Notes

Planting Plant at approx 2-5cm deep.
Soil Type Moderately fertile, well drained.

Growing at a glance…

Plant crocus bulbs from September to December 5-8cm deep and 5cm apart. Can be planted under trees and shrubs in grass, in borders and containers. Plant in groups for an en-masse growth, similar to what you'd find on a woodland walk. Leave undisturbed after flowering and they will bloom year after year. Flowers late Winter to Early Spring.

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