{"title":"Crocuses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first bulbs to flower, crocuses herald the end of winter in February and March: their small violet, blue, white or yellow cups open in the sun at ground level, often before any other flower. Easy, hardy and compact, they are planted in autumn and thrive just as well in a pot on a balcony as in a window box or at the foot of a shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBotanical crocuses: the earliest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller and closer to the wild species, botanical crocuses are the first to flower, from February. \u003cstrong\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/strong\u003e, a selection of Crocus tommasinianus, opens purple-violet flowers with an orange heart and multiplies year after year. \u003cstrong\u003eMixed botanical crocuses\u003c\/strong\u003e combine several species and colours for a staggered display. Each bulb produces several flowers, making them the best crocuses for a window box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLarge-flowered crocuses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/strong\u003e bear larger flowers in March and April, 10 to 12 cm tall. They come in \u003cstrong\u003eblue\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eblue and white mix\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003elarge-flowered mix\u003c\/strong\u003e of violet, white and striped blooms. Planted in large numbers, they form true carpets of colour, in pots as in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting crocuses in pots\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, tip upwards, 5 to 8 cm deep, just a few centimetres apart: the closer they are, the more spectacular the effect. Use a pot with drainage holes and free-draining compost, as the bulbs dislike excess water. Place the pot in full sun: the flowers only open wide in the light. Very hardy, crocuses spend the winter outdoors without protection and are among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-resistantes-au-froid-et-au-gel\"\u003ecold and frost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCombining crocuses with other bulbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocuses are perfect for the top layer of a lasagne-planted pot: they flower first, then give way to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/narcisses-et-jonquilles\"\u003edaffodils\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/tulipes\"\u003etulips\u003c\/a\u003e planted deeper, and finally to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/allium-ail-dornement\"\u003ealliums\u003c\/a\u003e. Find all our bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eFlower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAfter flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet the foliage yellow naturally before cutting it back: it recharges the bulb for the following year. Botanical crocuses such as 'Ruby Giant' naturalise easily and come back every spring in growing numbers. In pots, you can leave the bulbs in place and water only if the compost becomes very dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePrecautions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocus bulbs can cause digestive upset if eaten, especially by cats and dogs. Keep them out of reach of children and pets before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCrocuses on the balcony\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few dozen bulbs are enough to turn a window box into a carpet of flowers as winter ends. Paired with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/helleborus\"\u003ehellebores\u003c\/a\u003e or small evergreen shrubs, they bring the first colours of the year, ideal for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/amenager-mon-balcon\"\u003estyling a balcony\u003c\/a\u003e in bloom from February.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crocus-botaniques-melange-species-mix-bulbes","title":"Species crocus mix — Bulbs, size 5\/6","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-botaniques-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌈 Mixed colors • 🌱 Compact size, 8 to 10 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Size 5\/6 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003especies crocus mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together small crocuses in a variety of colors, among the first to bloom in the garden: from February, their dainty flowers open at ground level, 8 to 10 cm high, spread out in the sun and close in the evening. Daintier and earlier than hybrid crocuses, these bulbs come from a \u003cstrong\u003eEuropean horticultural selection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eYear after year, they self-seed and form new bulbs, eventually creating a multicolored carpet in the lawn, at the foot of trees, or along borders. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, they are among the very first to bloom, and their size 5\/6 bulbs flower from the first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies crocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 80 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m² at the foot of a tree, or two to three 25 cm planters on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a colorful edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a first patch of color in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 to 5 m², for a true multicolored carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 50-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, they even bloom under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them so the carpet spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir colors brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a fresh start to the season,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its white bells bloom at the same time, just above the crocuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and multicolored carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/scille-de-siberie-scilla-siberica-bulbes\"\u003eSiberian squill\u003c\/a\u003e — its deep blue bells open in March, as the crocuses finish flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor uninterrupted blooms from February to April,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— the crocuses open the season, then the small yellow daffodils take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — the white highlights all the colors in the mix, and the pot's drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus\u003c\/em\u003e, mixed species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e species crocuses, spring crocuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e European horticultural selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 5\/6 (5 to 6 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 50, 100, 200, or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, small flowers in a variety of colors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 5-7 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the color distribution in the mix and flowering time naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278078189833,"sku":"61386","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57472110395657,"sku":"61592","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57472110428425,"sku":"61595","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57472110461193,"sku":"61597","price":82.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-botaniques-en-melange-crocus-species-mix-bulbes-calibre-56-verdeia-4551883.png?v=1792621471"},{"product_id":"crocus-bleu-et-blanc-melange-bulbes","title":"Blue and white crocus mix (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-bleu-blanc-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Blue and white cups in a mix • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 12 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Size 7\/8 bulbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eblue and white crocus mix\u003c\/strong\u003e brings together two clear colors of large spring crocuses: from February, sometimes even before the frosts are over, they open large cups 10 to 12 cm high at ground level, which bloom in the sun and close in the evening. The species, \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, they come back each year, spreading little by little, and the alternating blue and white forms a fresh, bright patch. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, they are among the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue and white crocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a blue and white edging or the foot of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first blue and white patch in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a true blue and white carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; they only dislike standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, they even bloom under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir blue and white brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue, white, and yellow trio,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— their small yellow trumpets open in late February, alongside the last cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet that continues into March,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinth\u003c\/a\u003e — the blue clusters appear as the crocuses fade, at the same low height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a bluer patch,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered blue crocus\u003c\/a\u003e — its blue cups bloom at the same time and at the same height, strengthening the blue of the mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — the white makes the blue flowers stand out, and the drainage holes prevent standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, large blue and white flowers in a mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e blue and white crocus, spring crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), blue and white mixed, in packs of 30, 60, 120, or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, large blue and white cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the balance of blue and white in the mix and the flowering time naturally vary from batch to batch and with the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278078222601,"sku":"61384","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57472940409097,"sku":"61566","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57472940441865,"sku":"61567","price":52.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57472940474633,"sku":"61568","price":82.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-bleu-et-blanc-en-melange-crocus-vernus-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-5533735.png?v=1792621469"},{"product_id":"crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs-bulbes","title":"Large-flowered blue crocus (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💙 Large blue cups • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 12 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Bulb size 7\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elarge-flowered blue crocus\u003c\/strong\u003e heralds the end of winter: from February, sometimes even before the frosts are over, it opens large blue cups 10 to 12 cm high at ground level, which bloom in the sun and close in the evening. The species, \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, it comes back each year, spreading little by little, and its solid blue forms a very bright patch. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue crocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a blue edging or the foot of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first blue patch in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a true blue carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts blue brightens planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and yellow duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— their small yellow trumpets open in late February, alongside the last blue cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and white carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its white bells bloom at the same time, just above the crocuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a blue and purple palette,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes\"\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple star-shaped flowers open at the same time, a little lower down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the 25 cm size — it hooks onto the railing and its white makes the blue flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, large blue flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue crocus, spring crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, large blue cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the shade of blue and flowering time naturally vary depending on the soil, position, and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278105682185,"sku":"50800","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57472309494025,"sku":"61563","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57472309526793,"sku":"61564","price":54.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57472309559561,"sku":"61565","price":86.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-bleu-a-grandes-fleurs-crocus-vernus-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-2054568.png?v=1792621412"},{"product_id":"crocus-blanc-grandes-fleurs-bulbes","title":"Large-flowered white crocus (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-blanc-grandes-fleurs\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🤍 Large white cups • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 12 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Bulb size 7\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elarge-flowered white crocus\u003c\/strong\u003e heralds the end of winter: from February, sometimes even before the frosts are over, it opens large pure white cups 10 to 12 cm high at ground level, which bloom in the sun and close in the evening. The species, \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003ePlanted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, it comes back each year, spreading little by little, and its bright white lights up the still-dark corners of the garden. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite crocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a white edging or the foot of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first white patch in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a true white carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts white brightens planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and yellow duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— their small yellow trumpets open in late February, alongside the last white cups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and blue carpet,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-bleu-grandes-fleurs-bulbes\"\u003elarge-flowered blue crocus\u003c\/a\u003e — its large blue cups bloom at the same time and at the same height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a white and purple contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes\"\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/a\u003e — its purple star-shaped flowers open at the same time, a little lower down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-verte-25cm\"\u003egreen Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the 25 cm size — it hooks onto the railing and its green makes the white flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, large white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e White crocus, spring crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, large white cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the size of the cups and flowering time naturally vary depending on the soil, position, and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278105714953,"sku":"50802","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57473650327817,"sku":"61599","price":30.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57473650360585,"sku":"61601","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57473650393353,"sku":"61603","price":75.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-blanc-a-grandes-fleurs-crocus-vernus-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-4754095.png?v=1792742382"},{"product_id":"crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes","title":"Crocus 'Ruby Giant' (Purple species crocus) — Bulbs, size 5\/+","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-ruby-giant\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple star-shaped flowers • 🌱 Compact size, 8 to 10 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Bulb size 5\/+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the earliest species crocuses: from February, it opens slender purple flowers at ground level, 8 to 10 cm high, which spread into stars in the sun and close in the evening. This cultivar comes from \u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003especies native to the Balkans and Hungary\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms in meadows and open woodland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eYear after year, it self-seeds and forms new bulbs, eventually creating a purple carpet in the lawn, at the foot of trees, or along borders. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the very first to bloom, and its size 5\/+ bulbs flower from the first spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant' makes the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 80 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m² at the foot of a tree, or two to three 25 cm planters on a balcony or terrace.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a purple edging along a path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 2 m², for a first patch of color in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e400 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 4 to 5 m², for a true purple carpet that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 400-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 50-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 7 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut them off if you want to prevent self-seeding, or leave them so the carpet spreads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts purple flowers brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a purple and white duo in February,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant it with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/perce-neige-geant-galanthus-elwesii-bulbes\"\u003egiant snowdrop\u003c\/a\u003e — its white bells bloom at the same time, just above the crocuses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a purple and yellow contrast,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— their small yellow trumpets open in late February and take over in March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo extend the carpet into April,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-white-magic-muscari-blanc-bulbes\"\u003eMuscari 'White Magic'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white clusters appear as the crocuses fade, at the same low height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jardiniere-elho-greenville-easy-balcony-blanche-25cm\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Easy Balcony planter\u003c\/a\u003e in the 25 cm size — it hooks onto the railing and its white makes the purple flowers stand out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet them naturalize:\u003c\/strong\u003e don't dig up the bulbs, they overwinter in the ground like the species in our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e and form new offsets every year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Species crocus, Tommasini's crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e cultivar derived from \u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e, a species native to the Balkans and Hungary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 5\/+ (5 cm in circumference and above), in packs of 50, 100, 200 or 400\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 to 10 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, purple star-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 5-7 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the shade of purple and flowering time naturally vary depending on the soil, position, and climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"50 bulbs","offer_id":57278105780489,"sku":"50806","price":22.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 bulbs","offer_id":57472028147977,"sku":"61584","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 bulbs","offer_id":57472028180745,"sku":"61585","price":46.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 bulbs","offer_id":57472028213513,"sku":"61587","price":70.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-ruby-giant-crocus-botanique-violet-bulbes-calibre-5-verdeia-8418096.png?v=1792621411"},{"product_id":"crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange-bulbes","title":"Mixed large-flowered crocuses (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs, size 7\/8","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"crocus-grandes-fleurs-melange\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e💜 Purple, white, yellow, and striped cups • 🌱 Compact size, 10 to 12 cm • ❄️ Blooms from February • 🐝 Feeds the first bees • ☀️ Sun or light partial shade • 🧊 Very hardy • 🔁 Naturalizes in lawns • 📏 Bulb size 7\/8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003elarge-flowered crocuses\u003c\/strong\u003e are the first flowers of the year in the garden: from February, sometimes even before the frosts are over, they open large cups 10 to 12 cm high at ground level, in purple, white, yellow, or striped shades, which bloom in the sun and close in the evening. The species, \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, is \u003cstrong\u003enative to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it blooms as the snow melts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThis color mix can be planted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, and comes back each year, spreading little by little. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/bulbes-a-fleurs\"\u003eflower bulbs\u003c\/a\u003e, these are the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"formats\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow many bulbs should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocuses make the biggest impact when planted in large drifts: allow 70 to 100 bulbs per square meter, or 15 to 20 bulbs in a pot 20 cm in diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1 m², for a colorful border or around the base of a tree.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first splash of color in a lawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 bulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 3 to 4 m², for a true carpet of flowers that will spread year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe larger the pack, the lower the price per bulb: the 240-bulb pack costs less than half the per-bulb price of the 30-bulb pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"plantation-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade; the flowers only open fully in the sun, and the shade of a deciduous tree suits them, as it is still bare in late winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow, like other \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-resistantes-froid-guide\"\u003ecold-hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the ground, rain is enough. In pots, the potting mix should never stay waterlogged; excess water causes the small bulbs to rot, as explained in our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plante-trop-arrosee-sauver-racines-pourries\"\u003eoverwatered plants with damaged roots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpent flowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter flowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheir colors brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as shown in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/plantes-rebord-fenetre-guide\"\u003eplants for windowsills\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor uninterrupted blooms from February to April,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/narcisse-tete-a-tete-narcisse-nain-bulbes\"\u003e'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils \u003c\/a\u003e— the crocuses open the season, then the small yellow daffodils take over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a carpet that continues into March,\u003c\/strong\u003e mix them with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/muscari-armeniacum-muscari-d-armenie-bulbes\"\u003eArmenian grape hyacinths\u003c\/a\u003e — the blue clusters appear as the crocuses fade, at the same low height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a complete winter planter,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant them at the base of a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/helleborus-niger-christmas-carol-rose-de-noel\"\u003eHelleborus 'Christmas Carol'\u003c\/a\u003e — its white flowers and the colorful crocus cups bloom together in February.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor a balcony version,\u003c\/strong\u003e plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pot-elho-greenville-round-blanc\"\u003ewhite Elho Greenville Round pot\u003c\/a\u003e, Ø20 cm — the white highlights all the colors in the mix, and the pot's drainage hole prevents standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eIn a pot, plant in layers: daffodils or tulips at the bottom, crocuses above at a depth of 7 cm. The pot blooms from February, then blooms a second time in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant as soon as they arrive:\u003c\/strong\u003e small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/comment-bien-accueillir-une-nouvelle-plante\"\u003enew plant arriving at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtect them from rodents:\u003c\/strong\u003e voles and squirrels enjoy crocus bulbs. In an exposed garden, lay fine mesh over the planting area before covering it back up, or plant in a pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatch the bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e on a sunny day in February, open crocuses are often the only source of pollen available. A carpet of crocuses helps colonies get the season off to a good start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus vernus\u003c\/em\u003e, large-flowered mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-flowered crocus, spring crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Iridaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry bulbs, size 7\/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in packs of 30, 60, 120 or 240\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 to 12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e February to March, purple, white, yellow, and striped cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to November, 7-8 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e sun or light partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to -25 °C and below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e ordinary, well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e one of the first sources of pollen for bees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e very easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural garden \/ Cottage garden \/ Flowering balcony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach bulb is unique: the color distribution in the mix and flowering time naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"30 bulbs","offer_id":57278105747721,"sku":"50804","price":25.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 bulbs","offer_id":57454569750793,"sku":"61569","price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"120 bulbs","offer_id":57454569783561,"sku":"61570","price":55.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"240 bulbs","offer_id":57454569816329,"sku":"61571","price":87.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/crocus-a-grandes-fleurs-en-melange-crocus-vernus-bulbes-calibre-78-verdeia-9104157.png?v=1792289973"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/collections\/crocus-bulbes-en-coupe-terre-cuite-balcon-fin-hiver-verdeia.jpg?v=1793118460","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/collections\/crocuses.oembed","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}