Crocus Chrysanthus

Crocus Chrysanthus Care

Crocus Chrysanthus

Other names: Snow Crocus

What is the plant

Crocus chrysanthus, the snow crocus or golden crocus, is a species of flowering plant of the Crocus genus in the family Iridaceae. Native to the Balkans and Turkey, it bears vivid orange-yellow bowl-shaped flowers. It has smaller corms and a smaller flower than the giant Dutch crocus (Crocus vernus), although it produces more flowers per bulb than the latter. Its common name, "snow crocus", derives from its exceptionally early flowering period, blooming about two weeks before the giant crocus, and often emerging through the snow in late winter or early spring. The leaves are narrow with a silver central stripe. Height: 3–4 inches (7.6–10.2 cm).

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

3 - 8

Difficulty

Easy

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
The key to watering is water deeply and less frequently.
Pruning
No pruning required.
Fertilizer
Divide them, keeping only healthy bulbs and replant. Apply a natural bulb fertilizer in the fall and enjoy your cheerfully blooming crocuses for years to come.

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Soil
Popular species and varieties. Crocus ancyrensis, often listed as 'Golden Bunch', has 5cm (2-1/2in) high rich yellow flowers in late winter and early spring. Crocus chrysanthus has 7.5cm (3in) high golden yellow flowers in late winter. It is suitable for rockeries, borders and containers.
Additional
Popular species and varieties. Crocus ancyrensis, often listed as 'Golden Bunch', has 5cm (2-1/2in) high rich yellow flowers in late winter and early spring. Crocus chrysanthus has 7.5cm (3in) high golden yellow flowers in late winter. It is suitable for rockeries, borders and containers.
Popularity
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