Well, of all the small spring bulbs
the crocus is most favourite among flower lovers. It is not the earliest to
bloom, but when it does, often poking up out of the snow in such bright colors.
It seems to tell you that if it can get through the rest of winter and mud
season without looking grim, so can you. Most of the crocuses normally grow are
hybrids of Crocus vernus or C. hrysanthus and have showy flowers in shades
yellow, purple lavender and white. Some are striped, and all have handsome
yellow stamens.
Moreover, the large flowered Dutch
hybrids are the most popular, but if you want to search out other kinds of
crocuses you may be able to stretch the blooming period. Some, such as the
lavender C. speciosus, even bloom in fall. C. sativus which is lavender or
white is the crocus from which the prized spice saffron comes. The bright
orange stamens are dried to make this costly seasoning. Most crocuses are hardy
and do best in cool climates. They grow from corms. Crocus is a genus of
flowering plants in the iris family comprising 90 species of perennials growing
from corms
Further
if someone wants to grow Crocus, then most gardeners like crocuses not only
because of their spring message of cheer, but also because they are trouble
free, permanent plantings the multiply by themselves and needn’t be divided.
They can be naturalized in grass, but as with any bulb with foliage that
persists after bloom, they should not be moved while the leaves are still
green. Crocuses like full sun or part shade. Moreover, best to plant some in a sunny
sheltered spot for early bloom and some others in a cooler. Soil required not be rich but must be well
drained. Plant them about 4 inches apart, four inches deep in early fall. Plant
fall blooming crocuses as soon as they become available in late summer.
