Crocus 'Dorothy'
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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 bronze feathering on the outer petals
Scientific classification
- Species
- Crocus 'Dorothy' (Crocus 'Dorothy')
- 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 Crocus 'Dorothy'
Distribution map
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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 Crocus 'Dorothy'
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Crocus 'Dorothy' care guide
- Light regular irrigation leaf growth, completely dry soil dormancy period
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Light regular irrigation leaf growth, completely dry soil dormancy period
Fertilizing
FertilizingPotash bulb fertilizer once immediately after spring flower fading
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps or by separating cormlets when dormant
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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