Dutch Crocus 'King of the Striped', Crocus 'King of the Striped', Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Giant Dutch Crocus ‘King of the Striped’ bears large, goblet-shaped, pale purple flowers, heavily striped with dark purple stripes. Its long, narrow, dark green leaves are marked with a fine, central, white stripe. Extremely vigorous, long-lived and appropriate for naturalizing, this crocus belongs to the Crocus vernus group, known for its flowers that are larger than any other of the crocuses. A first-rate choice for planting in big, bold drifts in grass, where it will quickly spread.
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
---|---|
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, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocus |
Common names | Crocus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
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 | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
3 - 8 |
---|---|
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, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Iridaceae |
Genus | Crocus |
Common names | Crocus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Early) |
Height | 4" - 6" (10cm - 15cm) |
Spread | 2" - 3" (5cm - 8cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
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 | Prairie and Meadow, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Coastal Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Crocus vernus ‘King of the Striped’ (Dutch Crocus) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
---|---|---|
Crocus vernus ‘King of the Striped’ (Dutch Crocus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!
Create a membership account to save your garden designs and to view them on any device.
Becoming a contributing member of Gardenia is easy and can be done in just a few minutes. If you provide us with your name, email address and the payment of a modest $25 annual membership fee, you will become a full member, enabling you to design and save up to 25 of your garden design ideas.
Join now and start creating your dream garden!