Ankara crocus
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A small, perennial corm growing to around 5cm high, with long, narrow green leaves with a paler central stripe. Produces rounded, golden yellow or orange flowers in late winter and early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Ankara crocus (Crocus ancyrensis)
- 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 Ankara crocus
Distribution map
N and Central Turkey
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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 Ankara crocus
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Ankara crocus care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps, by separating cormlets when dormant, or by seed sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe
Growing
GrowingGrow in gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile, ideally slightly alkaline soil in full sun. Prefers to be on the dry side when dormant in summer
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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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