Crocus tommasinianus 'Bobbo'
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A small, perennial corm, growing to 10cm tall with long, narrow, dark green leaves marked with a fine, central white stripe. In late winter to early spring produces goblet-shaped flowers with very pale purple outer petals and darker purple inner petals, all with white tips
Scientific classification
- Species
- Crocus tommasinianus 'Bobbo' (Crocus tommasinianus 'Bobbo')
- 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 · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Crocus tommasinianus 'Bobbo'
Distribution map
- Native
- Introduced
- Cultivated
Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG
Culture
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Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of Crocus tommasinianus 'Bobbo'
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Crocus tommasinianus 'Bobbo' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of established clumps or by separating cormlets when dormant
Growing
GrowingGrow in gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile soil in full sun or light shade
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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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