Tuscan crocus
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A perennial corm with flowers appearing before the leaves. Flowers lilac, paler outside, finely veined with purple and with a yellow throat
Scientific classification
- Species
- Tuscan crocus (Crocus etruscus)
- 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 · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Tuscan crocus
Distribution map
N and Northwestern Italy
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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 Tuscan crocus
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Tuscan crocus care guide
- Small regular waterings leaf growth, full soil dryness dormancy time
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Small regular waterings leaf growth, full soil dryness dormancy time
Fertilizing
FertilizingPotassium rich bulb nutrient feed once after spring bloom fades away
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 soil
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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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