Kotschy's crocus
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Has long-tubed, lilac flowers with yellow throats, opening in autumn, the leaves developing in late winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- Kotschy's crocus (Crocus kotschyanus)
- Genus
- Crocus
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Winter · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Kotschy's crocus
Distribution map
Southwestern Asia
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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 Kotschy's crocus
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Kotschy's crocus care guide
- Light moisture while sprouting, dry soil through summer rest
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Light moisture while sprouting, dry soil through summer rest
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-strength bulb feed one application before spring blooms
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Prefers to be on the dry side during 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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