golden crocus

How to Grow and Care for golden crocus

golden crocus · Crocus chrysanthus

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

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

Planting and Growing golden crocus

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleMoist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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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 gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

How to Water golden crocus?

Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for golden crocus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for golden crocus?

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What Soil Is Best for golden crocus?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize golden crocus?

Light bulb feed in late winter or early spring

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How to Prune golden crocus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate golden 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 golden crocus?

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How to Care for golden crocus in Winter?

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How to Plant golden crocus?

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

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How to Repot golden crocus?

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How to Harvest golden 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 golden crocus

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

More General Info About golden crocus

Attributes of golden crocus

Plant typeBulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginSoutheastern Europe Turkey

Scientific Classification

Species
Crocus chrysanthus
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
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