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cloth-of-gold crocus
A perennial corm with narrow leaves and scented, bright deep yellow flowers, strongly feathered with dark mahogany on the outside
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Brown Orange Yellow | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | ||||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
North–facing or East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Tufted
- Potentially harmful
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten - see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants for further information and useful contact numbers
- Genus
Crocus are dwarf, deciduous perennials growing from a corm, with linear leaves usually with a silvery central stripe, and goblet-shaped, sometimes fragrant flowers in autumn or early spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Caucasus to Crimea
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Prefers to be on the dry side during dormancy. See crocus cultivation for more advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to rodents and birds
Diseases
Generally disease-free, corms may rot in storage
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