Crocus 'King of the Striped' - flower bulb 8/10

Description
The Dutch crocus 'King of the Striped' (Crocus vernus) produces attractive, blue-and-white, pleasantly fragrant flowers from February to March. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil in a sunny to semi-shaded position. This upright plant usually reaches a height of 10–15 cm and spreads up to 5 cm.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

Leaves
The leaves of the Dutch crocus 'King of the Striped' are dark green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Dutch crocus 'King of the Striped' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily and waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The blue-and-white flowers appear from February to March. They have a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, grave, rock garden, cottage garden