Sieber's crocus

How to Grow and Care for Sieber's crocus

Sieber's crocus · Crocus sieberi

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

Watering: Even moist soil pre-flower, withhold water post leaf senescenceSunlight: Full sunOrnamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing Sieber's crocus

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleEven moist soil pre-flower, withhold water post leaf senescence
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingWeak bulb feed applied biweekly before flower bud opening time
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 Sieber's crocus?

Even moist soil pre-flower, withhold water post leaf senescence

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Sieber's crocus?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Sieber's crocus?

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What Soil Is Best for Sieber's crocus?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Sieber's crocus?

Weak bulb feed applied biweekly before flower bud opening time

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How to Prune Sieber's crocus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Sieber's 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 Sieber's crocus?

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How to Care for Sieber's crocus in Winter?

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How to Plant Sieber's crocus?

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

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How to Repot Sieber's crocus?

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How to Harvest Sieber's 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 Sieber's crocus

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

More General Info About Sieber's crocus

Attributes of Sieber's crocus

Plant typeBulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginBalkans Crete

Scientific Classification

Species
Crocus sieberi
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
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FAQs About Sieber's crocus

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