Bieberstein's crocus
Also known as: large autumn crocus
A cormous perennial that has silvery lilac-blue flowers in autumn, with darker veins and a white throat; leaves developing after the flowers
Scientific classification
- Species
- Bieberstein's crocus (Crocus speciosus)
- 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
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Bieberstein's crocus
Distribution map
Crimea Iran 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 Bieberstein's crocus
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Bieberstein's crocus care guide
- Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist in growth, dry down after foliage yellows
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight bulb feed in late winter or early spring
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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