Veseys

Crocus vernus. Crocus are among the first heralds of spring. Their cups of vivid color, 4-6" high, make a welcome splash of color along walks, by an entryway or naturalized in your lawn and around shrubs. Unlike most crocus bulbs on the market, Veseys jumbo-sized bulbs (9+ cm in circumference) produce three or more flowers from each bulb... the first year! Large-flowered crocus will bloom for two to three weeks in early spring, just after the Snow Crocus. We recommend planting both types for many weeks of bloom.

For best effect, plant crocus in groups or drifts of 25 or more. To maximize bloom time and enjoy their jewel-like flowers even longer, plant some in full sun, some in partial shade, others in full shade. Those in full sun will flower first. When happy with their location and fertilized periodically, crocus bulbs will multiply quickly and continue to provide color in your early spring garden year after year.

The species crocus, or Snow Crocus, is the earliest crocus to flower, blooming two weeks before the Large-Flowering Crocus - even through a late snow! They grow no more than 3-5" tall and offer colors not seen in the larger crocus. They also flower more profusely, producing many flowers from each bulb. Plant Snow Crocus in the perennial garden to liven bare spots in earliest spring. Intermix them with the Large-Flowering Crocus for a long season of color. They naturalize well under trees and are excellent in rock gardens. Plant in clusters of no less than 25 to 50... hundreds are even better! Bulb size 5+ cm in circumference.

Hardy in zones 3-9