Crocus vernus Flower Record

Selected over the centuries, originally from C. vernus (which are wild plants of the mountains of Eastern Europe) these are useful for planting in grassed areas to provide an early spring show (though in February and March the grass will hardly be growing) and being bigger bulbed they can be planted more deeply and would cope with rougher grass cover than lawn grasses imply. Each corm produces multiple flowers. Flowering into the early Daffodil season they can be an effective companion to the sea of yellow in the March garden. Plant them 3” (8cm) apart, or roughly 7-12 per square foot. They do not quite all flower together (which is a benefit) so choose a few varieties to provide a slightly greater spread of flowering. They are late February and early March flowering 5” (12cm) tall. 

Crocus vernus Flower Record is the deepest purple form, providing that darker contrast in a mixed planting.

Planting Instructions

Crocus vernus Flower Record bulbs should be planted in 2's and 3's about 3" (8cm) apart and 4" (10cm) deep to give a dappled effect. Do not mow off foliage till brown.

Plant Details

Flowers       March

Height         5" (12cm)

Hardy