shining white crocus

How to Grow and Care for shining white crocus

shining white crocus · Crocus candidus

Grow in gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun. Requires a warm, dry rest in summer so best suited to an alpine house or bulb frame

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing shining white crocus

shining white crocus
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun. Requires a warm, dry rest in summer so best suited to an alpine house or bulb frame

How to Water shining white crocus?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for shining white crocus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for shining white crocus?

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What Soil Is Best for shining white crocus?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize shining white crocus?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune shining white crocus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate shining white crocus?

Propagate by division of established clumps, by separating cormlets when dormant, or by seed sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe

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How to Transplant shining white crocus?

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How to Care for shining white crocus in Winter?

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How to Plant shining white crocus?

Grow in gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun. Requires a warm, dry rest in summer so best suited to an alpine house or bulb frame

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How to Repot shining white crocus?

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How to Harvest shining white 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 shining white crocus

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

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Attributes of shining white crocus

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

Species
Crocus candidus
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
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