Imperati's crocus
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A corm with glossy deep green leaves and fragrant purple flowers in late winter and early spring, the outer tepals externally buff, striped with purple, the throat yellow
Scientific classification
- Species
- Imperati's crocus (Crocus imperati)
- Genus
- Crocus
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Alpine Rockery · 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 Imperati's crocus
Distribution map
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 Imperati's crocus
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Imperati's crocus care guide
- Light regular water leaf stage, nearly dry dormant bulb
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Light regular water leaf stage, nearly dry dormant bulb
Fertilizing
FertilizingLow-dose crocus bulb feed biweekly budding growth phase
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown in pots 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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