Bieberstein's crocus

How to Grow and Care for Bieberstein's crocus

Bieberstein's crocus · Crocus speciosus
Also known as: large autumn crocus

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 Bieberstein's 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 Bieberstein's crocus?

Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Bieberstein's crocus?

Full sun

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

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What Soil Is Best for Bieberstein's crocus?

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

Well drained

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How to Fertilize Bieberstein's crocus?

Light bulb feed in late winter or early spring

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How to Prune Bieberstein's crocus?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate Bieberstein'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 Bieberstein's crocus?

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How to Care for Bieberstein's crocus in Winter?

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How to Plant Bieberstein's crocus?

Grow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil

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How to Repot Bieberstein's crocus?

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How to Harvest Bieberstein'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 Bieberstein's crocus

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

More General Info About Bieberstein's crocus

Attributes of Bieberstein's crocus

Plant typeBulbs
HeightUp to 10 cm
Spread0-0.1 metre
FoliageDeciduous
HabitTufted
OriginCrimea Iran Turkey

Scientific Classification

Species
Crocus speciosus
Genus
Crocus
Family
Iridaceae
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