Crocus fleischeri
Crocus Species, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
A very distinctive species, Crocus fleischeri is a cormous perennial boasting star-shaped, shiny white flowers with slender petals and a striking, bright orange, branched stigma that overtops the anthers. The throat is variable in color, ranging from yellow, and orange, to brown and even blackish. Blooming in late winter to early spring, this elegant crocus species increases very well by offsets. It is a great choice for naturalizing, planted in drifts in the lawn or in clusters at the front of borders. Good for window boxes and patio containers. Native to Turkey and the Eastern Greek islands, Crocus fleischeri occurs naturally on open rocky slopes and sparse woodlands.
- Growing up to 3-4 inches tall (5-7 cm), this beauty naturalizes easily and will come back year after year!
- Easily grown in average, medium moisture, highly alkaline, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Water freely during the growing season. Keep completely dry in summer dormancy
- Perfect in beds and borders, banks and slopes, Mediterranean gardens, rock gardens, cottage gardens, or containers.
- To be planted in fall.
- Crocus fleischeri is native from the eastern Aegean Islands to western and southwestern Turkey.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crocus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6
– 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Crocus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early) Winter |
| Height | 3" – 4" (7cm – 10cm) |
| Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
| Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
| Depth | 4" (10cm) |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Garden Uses | Banks and Slopes, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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