Kotschy's crocus

How to Grow and Care for Kotschy's crocus

Kotschy's crocus · Crocus kotschyanus

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Prefers to be on the dry side during dormancy

Watering: Light moisture while sprouting, dry soil through summer restSunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Kotschy's crocus

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleLight moisture while sprouting, dry soil through summer rest
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLow-strength bulb feed one application before spring blooms
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Prefers to be on the dry side during dormancy

How to Water Kotschy's crocus?

Light moisture while sprouting, dry soil through summer rest

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Kotschy's crocus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Kotschy's crocus?

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What Soil Is Best for Kotschy's crocus?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Kotschy's crocus?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Kotschy's crocus?

Low-strength bulb feed one application before spring blooms

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How to Prune Kotschy's crocus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Kotschy's crocus?

Propagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant

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How to Transplant Kotschy's crocus?

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How to Care for Kotschy's crocus in Winter?

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How to Plant Kotschy's crocus?

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Prefers to be on the dry side during dormancy

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How to Repot Kotschy's crocus?

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How to Harvest Kotschy's crocus?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease-free, corms may rot in storage

Pests

May be susceptible to rodents and birds

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The Toxicity of Kotschy's crocus

Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

More General Info About Kotschy's crocus

Attributes of Kotschy's crocus

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Bulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginSouthwestern Asia

Scientific Classification

Species
Crocus kotschyanus
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
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