Crocus bulbs
by Diane - August 21st, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Crocus ‘Autumn Collection’ – 30 bulbs – 1 pack of each variety £14.99
Spring colour in your autumn garden. The bright flowers of these delicate, eyecatching crocus force their way above ground before the foliage appears. Grow them under trees and shrubs, or plant crocus bulbs in patio pots for a dazzling display year after year. For a really natural effect just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall. Height: 15cm (6″). Spread: 8cm (3″).
Crocus Collection – 20 bulbs – 10 of each variety £11.99
A beautiful collection of crocus for your garden. This collection includes the varieties Crocus cancellatus and Crocus angustifolius ‘Minor’.
Crocus Mixed – 100 bulbs £10.99
For a sparkling spring show, these colourful crocuses are hard to beat. Perfect for planting in rockeries, naturalising in grass, or growing in large groups beneath trees and shrubs. Just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall for a really natural effect. For a more compact display grow crocus in containers or window boxes where you can appreciate their jewel like flowers. Height: 10cm (4”). Spread: 5cm (2”).
Crocus augustifolius ‘Minor’ – 30 bulbs £12.99
The perfect ‘follow-on’ partner for autumn-flowering cancellatus, this variety sports striking dark stripes on bright yellow petals. Perfect for containers or large areas in the border. Bulb size 5/7.
Crocus cancellatus – Part of the Alan Titchmarsh Collection – 30 bulbs £14.98
Crocuses that fl ower in the autumn are something quite special. Crocus cancellatus is a Turkish delight; it’s an unusual, collectable species that’s very easy to grow, with artistic blue flames that chase up each petal. Plant it in a pot and position it somewhere so you can see it every day.
Crocus cartwrightianus ‘Albus’ – 5 bulbs £8.99
Crystal white flowers with bright red stigmas that will contrast beautifully with the bright autumn shades of your garden. The delicate, eyecatching blooms force their way above ground before the foliage appears. Grow them under trees and shrubs, or plant crocus bulbs in patio pots for a dazzling display year after year. For a really natural effect just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall. Height: 8cm (3″). Spread: 5cm (2″).
Crocus sativus – 10 bulbs £8.99
Grow your own saffron – the most expensive spice in the world. Used for centuries to flavour and colour food, the ‘red gold’ can be cut from the blooms in the morning and dried before use. Crocus sativus is very easy to grow, making a delightful scented autumn flower. Extremely hardy plants will multiply quickly and easily, giving years of colour and spice. Bulb size 8/9.
Crocus sieberi subsp. sublimis ‘Tricolor’ – 40 bulbs £14.99
Take a look at the intricately detailed flowers of this small, but perfectly formed beauty. The eyecatching early spring flowers force their way above ground before the foliage appears to create a carpet of jewel-like flowers. Grow them under trees and shrubs, or plant crocus bulbs in patio pots for a dazzling display year after year. For a really natural effect just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall. Height: 10cm (4″). Spread: 5cm (2″).
Crocus speciosus – 20 bulbs £11.99
Goblets of violet blue petals with fiery orange stigmas burst through the soil in a crescendo of autumn colour. Grow Crocus speciosus under trees and shrubs, or plant crocus bulbs in patio pots for a dazzling display year after year. For a really natural effect just scatter a handful of bulbs and plant them where they fall. Bulbs size 6/7. Height: 15cm (6″). Spread: 5cm (2″).
These will add great colour to your garden in Spring. A bee essential too! The bees will adore collecting pollen and nectar from these spring flowers.