Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'

How to Grow and Care for Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'

Sieber's crocus 'Firefly' · Crocus sieberi subsp. atticus 'Firefly'

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

Watering: Light watering leaf growth, complete soil dryness post foliage fadeSunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'

Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleLight watering leaf growth, complete soil dryness post foliage fade
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingVery weak bulb nutrient mix monthly pre-flower stalk development
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

How to Water Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

Light watering leaf growth, complete soil dryness post foliage fade

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

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What Soil Is Best for Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

Very weak bulb nutrient mix monthly pre-flower stalk development

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How to Prune Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

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

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How to Transplant Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

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How to Care for Sieber's crocus 'Firefly' in Winter?

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How to Plant Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

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How to Repot Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

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How to Harvest Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'?

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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 Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'

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

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Attributes of Sieber's crocus 'Firefly'

Plant typeBulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Crocus sieberi subsp. atticus 'Firefly'
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
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