Dutch Crocus

Dutch Crocus Overview

Crocus vernus - commonly known as the Dutch Crocus - flower from spring to early summer. With some of the larger crocus flowers, ranging in colour from purple to white and striped, it makes a stunning display when planted en-masse and allowed to naturalise in a lawn. In autumn, plant corms 8-10cm deep and 7cm apart, ensuring you have the slightly pointed end up. These low maintenance perennials will only need watering once - at planting time, and will rot if planted in damper locations. Native to the Alps and Balkan peninsula, Crocus vernus has also been introduced and is thriving in Kentucky. While its flowers only last a few days, they are a vital food source for pollinating insects that are woken early by strong spring sunshine! Suitable for planting in many garden situations, the Dutch crocus is especially suited for naturalising in turf. It can also be grown indoors and has many cultivars.