Planting and Growing long-flowered crocus
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moist soil during active growth, reduce watering after foliage declines |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Well drained |
| Fertilizing | Light bulb fertilizer once at emergence and again after flowering |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water long-flowered crocus?
Moist soil during active growth, reduce watering after foliage declines
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for long-flowered crocus?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for long-flowered crocus?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for long-flowered crocus?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for long-flowered crocus?
Well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize long-flowered crocus?
Light bulb fertilizer once at emergence and again after flowering
Learn more →How to Prune long-flowered crocus?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate long-flowered crocus?
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant
Learn more →How to Transplant long-flowered crocus?
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Learn more →How to Care for long-flowered crocus in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant long-flowered crocus?
Grow in a bulb frame or alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand or grit. Water freely in the growing season and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly. Keep completely dry in summer dormancy
Learn more →How to Repot long-flowered crocus?
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Learn more →How to Harvest long-flowered crocus?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, corms may rot in storage
Pests
May be susceptible to rodents and birds
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of long-flowered crocus
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling