Bieberstein's crocus 'Cassiope'
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Cassiope' is a cormous perennial 12-15cm high with tufted green leaves with a central silvery-white stripe which emerge after the flowers, which are bluish-lavender with darker purple veins, pale yellow throats, and orange stigmas and stamens, in autumn; crocuses are a good source of pollen for pollinators
Scientific classification
- Species
- Bieberstein's crocus 'Cassiope' (Crocus speciosus 'Cassiope')
- Genus
- Crocus
- Family
- Iridaceae
- Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Bulbs
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- 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 'Cassiope'
Distribution map
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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 'Cassiope'
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Bieberstein's crocus 'Cassiope' care guide
- Moist soil during growth, dry storage required post flower fading
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist soil during growth, dry storage required post flower fading
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted crocus feed pre-bud and immediately after bloom fades
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by removing cormlets during dormancy; for more advice, see bulb propagation
Growing
GrowingPlant 8-10cm deep in late summer in gritty, poor to moderately fertile, well-drained soil, in full sun; for more advice, see bulb cultivation
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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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