Chilean crocus
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus
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Full Sun
Moderate watering
Half-hardy
H3
RHS hardiness
-5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
15cm | Max | 10cm |
5cm | Min | 5cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
Chilean crocus Overview
This is a spring-flowering species which grows to a height of 10-15cm and produces 1 to 2 flowers on each stem, which are fragrant, funnel-shaped and open out flat, and are intense deep blue with a white throat. The leaves are narrow at the base.
How to propagate Chilean crocus
Seed
You can propagate from seeds or corms in spring.
Other uses of Chilean crocus
Grown for their beautiful flowers. Best grown in an alpine house or conservatory.