For the optimal growth of your crocuses, it is advisable to utilize a well-balanced fertilizer during the early fall if your spring season is brief and warm. On the other hand, if you have a longer, mild spring season, it would be best to fertilize your bulbs after they have bloomed in late winter. This will enhance the nutrient supply for your crocuses, resulting in better carbohydrate storage and bigger blooms. Don’t neglect to hydrate your crocus beds during the fall season as well.
To keep your plants healthy during dry weather, ensure that they are watered adequately without overwatering the soil. It’s advisable to cover your garden beds with compost before winter. In February, you should remove heavy mulches from snowdrops and crocuses to allow for proper growth. However, leaving a thin layer of leaves can protect against late frost. Be prepared for unexpected weather changes during February and March by keeping plastic milk jugs or other covers to protect early bloomers like crocuses. If you have crocuses growing in your lawn during mid-spring, it’s best to hold off on mowing until their leaves have died down completely.
Crocuses come in various types, including the purple giant crocus, the creamy-white snow crocus, and the yellow-striped crocus, which blossoms during early spring and reaches a height of 4 inches. You have a plethora of options to choose from when incorporating crocuses into your garden, as these delightful flowers with their lively hues and fragile petals are guaranteed to enhance the aesthetic appeal of any outdoor space.
The crocus known as ‘Violet Queen’ has a charming foundation of purple and can reach a height of 4 to 5 inches. It blooms from the start of spring through early summer. Additionally, there is a breathtaking variation called the ‘Tricolor Crocus.’ This particular species produces slender flowers with three distinct stripes of purple, white, and golden yellow. It grows up to 3 inches tall and blossoms during the transition from winter to spring. Finally, the ‘Purpureus Grandiflorus’ has an abundance of violet flowers with purple bases, reaching a height of 4 to 5 inches. This species thrives during the spring to early summer season.