Chilean blue crocus · Pruning

Chilean blue crocus · Tecophilaea cyanocrocus
Also known as: Chilean crocus

Grow in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun; protect from frost. Or grow in a pot in an alpine house: plant 5cm deep in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost and sharp sand; water in growing season but reduce watering as the leaves die down in summer

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed