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Crocus

Very few early-flowering bulbous, tuberous and cormous plants are as extensively planted as the Crocus. Indispensable for each and every garden, they join snowdrops, winter aconites and glory-of-the-snow as the very first heralds of spring. The bright yellow ones, so often seen, bring the first bit of ’warmth’ to the new year. More than 100 species are known, but only thirty have been cultivated. The most popular crocuses are the ones that no longer closely resemble their wild ancestors.
 

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Crocus

When the crocuses pop up, winter is on the way out! Very few early-flowering bulbous, tuberous and cormous plants are as extensively planted as the Crocus. Indispensable for each and every garden, they join snowdrops, winter aconites and glory-of-the-snow as the very first heralds of spring.

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Crocus 'Yalta'

Crocus 'Yalta' is incredibly ravishing with silvery white petals on the outside, and rich blue-violet petals on the inside that contrast nicely against the brilliant orange anthers. Borne atop dark purple stems, the blossoms are among the largest crocus flowers. The grass-like foliage features narrow, dark green leaves with a very thin central silver stripe.

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Crocus ancyrensis 'Golden Bunch' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus ancyrensis 'Golden Bunch' (Snow Crocus) is a perennial, clump-forming corm boasting scented, goblet-shaped, deep golden yellow flowers that open wide in the sun. This crocus is not only attractive, but also floriferous, vigorous and reliable. Since it is an early bloomer, it can be planted with Iris reticulata to create a charming floral display.

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Crocus biflorus 'Miss Vain' (Scotch Crocus)

Crocus biflorus 'Miss Vain' features slightly fragrant, goblet-shaped, white flowers adorned with prominent orange-yellow anthers and linear, dark green leaves with a silvery, central stripe. Like most other crocuses, it is ideal for naturalizing and looks spectacular in large sweeping drifts. Alternatively, it can be grown in pots or containers so that the delicate blooms can be admired at close quarters.

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Advance' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus Chrysanthus 'Advance' is a charming little flower bulb boasting upright, cup-shaped, light yellow flowers with dusky plum-purple on the outside and a violet-blue base. Bright orange stamens add a fiery spark. The cheerful blossoms are borne atop the foliage of strap-shaped, mid-green leaves. This spring-flowering crocus is perfect for naturalizing in grass.

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Ard Schenk' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus chrysanthus 'Ard Schenk' features large, pristine white flowers adorned with a luminous golden heart and prominent orange-yellow anthers. Like most other crocuses, it is ideal for naturalizing and looks spectacular in large sweeping drifts. Alternatively, it can be grown in pots or containers so that the delicate blooms can be admired at close quarters.

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Bird' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus Chrysanthus 'Blue Bird' is a charming little flower bulb boasting upright, cup-shaped, white flowers with violet blue on the outside. Bright orange stamens add a fiery spark. The cute blossoms are borne atop the foliage of strap-shaped, mid-green leaves. This spring-flowering crocus is a great perennializer that is perfect for rock gardens, borders, or under the trees.

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl' (Snow Crocus)

Attractive, floriferous, fragrant, vigorous and reliable. Quite remarkable!

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty' (Snow Crocus)

Late winter or early spring bloomer with butter cream attractive blossoms!

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Gipsy Girl' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus chrysanthus 'Gipsy Girl' is a particularly attractive Snow Crocus with large, deep gold flowers, strikingly marked with bronze or plum feathering on their outer petals. Excellent planted in large drifts to form a colorful flower carpet in the grass and garden beds.

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Goldilocks' (Snow Crocus)

As suggested by its name, Crocus chrysanthus 'Goldilocks' is a very showy Snow Crocus with intense, golden yellow flowers, adorned with dark purplish-brown feathering on their outer tepals. Its grass-like foliage features narrow, dark green leaves with a very thin central silver stripe. Introduced in 1950, this crocus is slightly scented and will lift the spirits of winter-weary gardeners.

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Herald' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus Chrysanthus 'Herald' is a charming little flower bulb boasting upright, cup-shaped, primrose yellow flowers with deep purple on the outer tepals. Bright orange stamens add a fiery spark. The cheerful blossoms are borne atop the foliage of strap-shaped, mid-green leaves. This spring-flowering crocus is perfect for naturalizing in grass.

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Prins Claus' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus chrysanthus 'Prins Claus' is so ravishing with its rather large, white flowers delicately striped with blue-purple blotches and its rich golden heart.

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Romance' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus Chrysanthus 'Romance' is considered as one of the most romantic crocuses! It displays tight cup-shaped, warm creamy-yellow flowers with darker markings that open wide in the sun. This crocus is not only attractive but also floriferous, vigorous and reliable. Quite remarkable!

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Crocus chrysanthus 'Snow Bunting' (Snow Crocus)

Crocus chrysanthus 'Snow Bunting' is still considered one of the best spring flowering crocuses. Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit in 1993, it is as white as its name suggests and displays ivory flowers with a rich golden heart and a light lilac feathering at the base. This crocus emits a sweet scent and spreads to make decent clumps.

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