Crocus vernus

Common name: crocus, Dutch crocus, spring crocus.

Origin: Mediterranean area.

Description: The leaves are very thin and ribbed and achieve a height of 10-25 cm.

Flowers: the flowers of the croco are calyx with striations of very intense tonalities. We find them in colors as varied as white, yellow, pink or mauve and violet.

Difficulties in cultivation: the crocus does not need special care. The bulbs can be left on the ground; It is advisable to cut the leaves only when they have already yellowed completely, so that the bulb is properly nourished, if we do not do it, that is, if we cut the leaves ahead of time, we will lose the flowering of the following year

Flowering: spring.

Type of soil: does not have large requirements, the garden soil is enough and prefers if it is a little sandy.

Exposure to light: full sun semi-shade.

Plantation: Crocuses should be planted in the fall to flower in spring.

Multiplication: the reproduction of the crocus is done spontaneously or by manually separating the small corms that form around the main corm.

Sowing: although they can be sown from seeds they will not flower for at least four or four years.

Use: in the gardens of natural style it is necessary to disseminate the bulbs scattering them in the middle of the lawn since they are very nice and you also get a remarkable decorative effect wrappers and seed beads. They also go very well in pots.

Irrigation: crocus need moderate and scarce risks to non-existent during the period of rest.

Indoor cultivation: although they can be grown indoors you should provide at least four hours of daily sun and cool temperatures at night.

Fertilization: you can fertilize especially in the flowering season with some organic fertilizer