snow-white crocus
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A cormous perennial producing one or two blooms just as the leaves emerge in autumn. The flowers are white or pale purple with a yellow throat, conspicuous orange style, and long, white, yellow or brown tube
Scientific classification
- Species
- snow-white crocus (Crocus niveus)
- Genus
- Crocus
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of snow-white crocus
Distribution map
Southern Greece
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Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of snow-white crocus
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snow-white crocus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny spot, or in an alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and grit. Allow to dry out completely during summer dormancy
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, corms may rot in storage
Pests
May be susceptible to rodents and birds
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