Crocus 'Vanguard' - flower bulb 6/8

Description
The Dutch crocus 'Vanguard' (Crocus vernus) produces attractive, purple-coloured, pleasantly fragrant flowers from March to April. 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 5 cm wide.

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

Frost hardiness
The Dutch crocus 'Vanguard' 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, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The lilac-coloured flowers appear from March to April. They are pleasantly fragrant.

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