Crocus Sieberi Subsp. Sublimis 'Tricolor' (Crocus Bulbs)

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Crocus Sieberi Subsp. Sublimis 'Tricolor' (Crocus Bulbs)

£4.99

Position: full sun
Soil: gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil
Rate of growth: average
Flowering period: February and March
Flower colour: lilac,white and yellow
Other features: slender, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves
Hardiness: fully hardy
Bulb size: 5cm+Easy and rewarding plants to grow, the colourful flowers of this gorgeous crocus will herald the onset of spring, and if left undisturbed will form an ever increasing clump year after year. Emerging first as fattened, flame-like buds, these soon open up in sunny weather to form bowls of vibrant lilac, white and yellow flowers. Plant them in pots and windowboxes where you can enjoy them close up, or scatter them towards the front of a boder, under deciduous trees or in a lawn.Garden care: Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 10cm (4in) deep in September or October.

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