crocus 'Zephyr'
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A cormous perennial with flowers appearing before the leaves. Flowers pale silvery lilac-blue with fine, darker veins and a bold deep yellow throat
Scientific classification
- Species
- crocus 'Zephyr' (Crocus 'Zephyr')
- 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 · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of crocus 'Zephyr'
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 'Zephyr'
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crocus 'Zephyr' care guide
- Moist soil while leaves grow, full dry dormancy phase
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moist soil while leaves grow, full dry dormancy phase
Fertilizing
FertilizingLight high potassium bulb feed pre-sprout growth stage
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers 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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