Byzantine crocus

How to Grow and Care for Byzantine crocus

Byzantine crocus · Crocus banaticus
Also known as: iris-flowered crocus

Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, moderately well-drained soil

Watering: Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellowsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Byzantine crocus

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight bulb feed in late winter or early spring
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, moderately well-drained soil

How to Water Byzantine crocus?

Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Byzantine crocus?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Byzantine crocus?

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What Soil Is Best for Byzantine crocus?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Byzantine crocus?

Light bulb feed in late winter or early spring

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How to Prune Byzantine crocus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Byzantine 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 Byzantine crocus?

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How to Care for Byzantine crocus in Winter?

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How to Plant Byzantine crocus?

Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, moderately well-drained soil

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How to Repot Byzantine crocus?

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How to Harvest Byzantine 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 Byzantine crocus

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

More General Info About Byzantine crocus

Attributes of Byzantine crocus

Plant typeAlpine Rockery · Bulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginEastern Europe

Scientific Classification

Species
Crocus banaticus
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
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