crocus 'Vanguard'

How to Grow and Care for crocus 'Vanguard'

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Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

Watering: Water moderately during growth; keep soil moist, reduce during summer dormancy.Sunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing crocus 'Vanguard'

crocus 'Vanguard'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater moderately during growth; keep soil moist, reduce during summer dormancy.
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingApply a low-nitrogen bulb fertilizer in early spring as growth begins.
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 crocus 'Vanguard'?

Water moderately during growth; keep soil moist, reduce during summer dormancy.

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for crocus 'Vanguard'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for crocus 'Vanguard'?

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What Soil Is Best for crocus 'Vanguard'?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize crocus 'Vanguard'?

Apply a low-nitrogen bulb fertilizer in early spring as growth begins.

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How to Prune crocus 'Vanguard'?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate crocus 'Vanguard'?

Remove cormlets when dormant

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How to Transplant crocus 'Vanguard'?

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How to Care for crocus 'Vanguard' in Winter?

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How to Plant crocus 'Vanguard'?

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

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How to Repot crocus 'Vanguard'?

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How to Harvest crocus 'Vanguard'?

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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 crocus 'Vanguard'

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

More General Info About crocus 'Vanguard'

Attributes of crocus 'Vanguard'

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Bulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
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Scientific Classification

Species
Crocus 'Vanguard'
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
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