Giant Crocus Mix

Giant Crocus bulbs are planted in fall for bloom the following spring. Unpack them as soon as they arrive and let them breathe in a cool, dry spot until you're ready to plant.

Planting

1. Time it right. Plant in fall, several weeks before the ground freezes, so roots can establish before winter.
2. Pick a spot. Choose full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil; under deciduous trees works well since crocus bloom before leaves shade the ground.
3. Set the depth. Dig 3-4 inches deep and place each bulb pointed side up, flat root plate down.
4. Space for drifts. Set bulbs 3-4 inches apart, planting in clusters or scattering them for a natural, informal look.
5. Backfill and water. Cover with soil, firm gently, and water once to settle the bed.

Watering

• After planting. Water once at planting, then leave them alone — fall and winter moisture is usually enough.
• During bloom. Water only if spring is unusually dry; crocus dislike soggy soil.
• After flowering. Let the soil dry as the bulbs go dormant for summer.

Feeding

• At planting. Mix a bulb fertilizer or bone meal into the planting hole.
• Each spring. Scatter a light application of balanced fertilizer as shoots emerge to fuel next year's flowers.

Aftercare

• Leave the foliage. Allow the grassy leaves to yellow naturally before cutting or mowing so bulbs can recharge.
• Mowing lawns. If planted in turf, hold off the first mow until crocus foliage has faded, usually 4-6 weeks after bloom.
• Containers. In pots, use well-drained mix and store the pot in a cold but protected spot over winter.

When should I plant these crocus bulbs?

Plant in fall, ideally a few weeks before the ground freezes. They need a cold period underground to bloom, and they will flower in early spring.

Will crocus come back every year?

Yes. Crocus vernus is a hardy perennial bulb in zones 3-9 and naturalizes well, multiplying over time in lawns, woodland areas, slopes, and under trees.

Can I plant crocus in my lawn?

Absolutely, that is one of their best uses. Plant 3-4 inches deep in the turf and simply delay your first mowing until the crocus foliage has yellowed.

How many bulbs come in a pack and what size are they?

Each pack contains 100 bulbs, sized 8-9 cm in circumference. They ship as dormant bulbs, not potted plants.

Do crocus grow well in containers?

Yes. Plant them 3-4 inches deep in a pot with well-drained mix, keep the container cold but protected through winter, and set it by a door or patio for early color.

Are crocus bothered by deer or rabbits?

Crocus flowers and foliage can be nibbled by rabbits, squirrels, and deer. Planting in larger drifts, using bulb cages, or interplanting with daffodils helps reduce losses.