Crocus 'Orange Monarch', Crocus balansae 'Orange Monarch', Crocus olivieri subsp. balansae 'Orange King', Botanical Crocus, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Crocus olivieri subsp. balansae ‘Orange Monarch’ is a most striking little flower bulb boasting golden-orange, goblet-shaped flowers suffused with rich mahogany feathering on the outer three petals. The glossy exterior of the tepals contrasts nicely with the brilliant orange yellow interior and bright threads of golden anthers. The cheerful blossoms are borne atop the foliage of long, narrow, dark green leaves, each adorned with a fine, central, silver stripe.
Very few early-flowering bulbous, tuberous and cormous plants are so massively planted as the Crocus. Together with tulips, hyacinths and narcissi, these plants are the most commonly found ‘bulb’ plants in gardens and parks. More than 100 species are known, but only thirty have been cultivated. Some crocuses flower in the fall, but these are fairly rare. Crocuses are lovely in lawns as well as in the perennial border where they join the other very early perennials in ringing in the flowering season.
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocus |
Common names | Crocus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
Height | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Spread | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
Spacing | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocus |
Common names | Crocus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
Height | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Spread | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
Spacing | 3" - 4" (8cm - 10cm) |
Depth | 4" (10cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Attracts | Bees |
Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |
How many Crocus olivieri subsp. balansae ‘Orange Monarch’ do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Crocus olivieri subsp. balansae ‘Orange Monarch’ | N/A | Buy Plants |
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