dark-coloured crocus
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A small, perennial corm growing to 8cm tall with long, narrow, dark green leaves marked with a fine, central, white stripe. In late winter and early spring produces scented, goblet-shaped, yellow flowers with purple feathering on the outer petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- dark-coloured crocus (Crocus chrysanthus var. fuscotinctus)
- Genus
- Crocus
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- Up to 10 cm
- Height
- 0-0.1 metre
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Tufted
- Habit
- Spring · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dark-coloured crocus
Distribution map
Balkans, Turkey
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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 dark-coloured crocus
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dark-coloured 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 division of established clumps, by separating cormlets when dormant, or by seed sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe
Growing
GrowingGrow in gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun. Suitable for naturalising
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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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