crocus 'Yalta'
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A cormous perennial 8cm high with tufted green leaves with a central silvery-white stripe, and flowers which have purple inner tepals, silvery blue outer tepals, and orange stigmas and stamens, in late winter and early spring; crocuses are a good source of pollen for honeybees early in the season
Scientific classification
- Species
- crocus 'Yalta' (Crocus 'Yalta')
- 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 'Yalta'
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 'Yalta'
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crocus 'Yalta' care guide
- Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb feed in late winter or early spring
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removing cormlets during dormancy; for more advice, see bulb propagation
Growing
GrowingPlant 8-10cm deep in autumn in gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun; for more advice, see bulb cultivation
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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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