Bory crocus

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A cormous perennial 8cm high with tufted green leaves with a central silvery-white stripe, and flowers up to 5cm long, creamy white with golden yellow centres and orange stigmas and stamens, and sometimes veined or flushed mauve outside, in autumn; crocuses are a good source of pollen for pollinators

Scientific classification

Species: Bory crocus (Crocus boryi)
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: Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Bory crocus

Distribution map

W and Southern Greece Crete

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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 Bory crocus

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Bory crocus care guide

Water sparingly during growth, keep dry during summer dormancy.
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water sparingly during growth, keep dry during summer dormancy.

Fertilizing

Apply a low-nitrogen bulb fertilizer in early spring as growth begins.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by removing cormlets during dormancy; for more advice, see bulb propagation

Growing

Plant 8-10cm deep in late summer in full light in a bulb frame or alpine house, in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould, and grit or sharp sand; in the growing season, water freely and apply a low-nitrogen fertilizer monthly, but in summer when dormant keep completely dry; for more advice, see bulb cultivation

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