Sieber's crocus
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A corm with fragrant pale lilac flowers with a large yellow throat, sometimes with an outer white zone. Leaves develop with the flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Sieber's crocus (Crocus sieberi)
- 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 Sieber's crocus
Distribution map
Balkans 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 Sieber's crocus
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Sieber's crocus care guide
- Even moist soil pre-flower, withhold water post leaf senescence
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Even moist soil pre-flower, withhold water post leaf senescence
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak bulb feed applied biweekly before flower bud opening time
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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