Crocus 'Herald'
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A small, perennial corm growing to around 8cm high, with long, narrow, dark green leaves marked with a fine, central white stripe. Early flowering, producing goblet-shaped, pale primrose yellow flowers with yellow throats and contrasting purple outer petals, in late winter and early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Crocus 'Herald' (Crocus 'Herald')
- 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 'Herald'
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 'Herald'
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Crocus 'Herald' care guide
- Regular mild moisture supply, withhold water once foliage fades
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Regular mild moisture supply, withhold water once foliage fades
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight crocus bulb feed monthly before and after blooming cycle
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. See crocus cultivation for more advice
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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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