Planting and Growing meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'
| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Chalk · Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
- Soil type
- Chalk · Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
Propagate by removing cormlets when dormant in summer; for more advice, see bulb propagation
Learn more →How to Transplant meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
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Learn more →How to Care for meadow saffron 'Violet Queen' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
Using gloves to handle corms, plant 10cm deep in summer or early autumn in deep, fertile and well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in an open site in full sun; for more advice, see bulb cultivation
Learn more →How to Repot meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be affected by grey moulds (Botrytis), smuts, and tulip grey bulb rot
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of meadow saffron 'Violet Queen'
TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling