long-flowered crocus
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An autumn-flowering cormous perennial with leaves appearing with or after the fragrant, lilac or purple flowers, which are veined with darker purple outside, and yellow in the throat
Scientific classification
- Species
- long-flowered crocus (Crocus longiflorus)
- 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 · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of long-flowered crocus
Distribution map
Italy Sicily Malta
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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 long-flowered crocus
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long-flowered crocus care guide
- Moist soil during active growth, reduce watering after foliage declines
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist soil during active growth, reduce watering after foliage declines
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb fertilizer once at emergence and again after flowering
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
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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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