Corsican crocus
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A perennial corm flowering as the leaves develop. Fragrant flowers with tepals to 3.5cm in length are lilac within, creamy outside with deep purple stripes
Scientific classification
- Species
- Corsican crocus (Crocus corsicus)
- 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 · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Corsican crocus
Distribution map
Corsica
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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 Corsican crocus
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Corsican crocus care guide
- Water moderately during active growth; keep dry during summer dormancy.
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water moderately during active growth; keep dry during summer dormancy.
Fertilizing
FertilizingApply a corm fertilizer at planting time; no feed needed during dormancy.
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame when ripe or remove cormlets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow in a bulb frame or alpine house in a mix of equal parts loam, leaf mould and sharp sand or grit. Water freely in the growing season and apply a low-nitrogen fertiliser monthly. Keep completely dry in summer dormancy. Can be grown outdoors 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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