Crocus sieberi 'Violet Queen'
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A small, perennial corm growing to around 8cm high, with long, narrow, dark green leaves marked with a fine, central white stripe. Produces goblet-shaped, purple flowers with pointed petals and paler throats, in late winter and early spring
Scientific classification
- Species
- Crocus sieberi 'Violet Queen' (Crocus sieberi 'Violet Queen')
- 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 Crocus sieberi 'Violet Queen'
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 Crocus sieberi 'Violet Queen'
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Crocus sieberi 'Violet Queen' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- 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
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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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