Crocus speciosus mix - flower bulb 4/6

Description
The Large autumn crocus (Crocus speciosus) produces attractive, blue-violet flowers from October to November. It prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 cm and grows up to 10 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are very popular with bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * very beautiful in containers

leaves
The leaves of the Large autumn crocuss are dark green, linear.

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, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The blue-violet, funnel-shaped flowers appear from October to November.

Use
Tubs, rock garden, bee pasture, woodland edge, natural garden