Mixed Large-Flowered Crocuses (Crocus vernus) — Bulbs size 7/8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you plant crocuses in a lawn? Yes, they naturalize very well in lawns: lift a patch of turf, tuck the bulbs underneath, and wait for the foliage to turn yellow before the first mowing.
How many crocus bulbs should you put in a pot? Allow 15 to 20 bulbs in a 20 cm-diameter pot, planted almost touching, for a pot full of blooms from February.
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- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
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- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
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- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
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The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
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💜 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
Large-flowered crocuses 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, Crocus vernus, is native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans), where it blooms as the snow melts.
This color mix can be planted in drifts in a lawn, border, or pot, and comes back each year, spreading little by little. Among our flower bulbs, these are the first to open the season, a few weeks before daffodils and tulips.
How many bulbs should you choose?
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.
- 30 bulbs: about 0.5 m², or two pots and planters on a balcony.
- 60 bulbs: about 1 m², for a colorful border or around the base of a tree.
- 120 bulbs: about 1.5 to 2 m², for a first splash of color in a lawn.
- 240 bulbs: about 3 to 4 m², for a true carpet of flowers that will spread year after year.
The 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.
Planting & location
Plant the bulbs from September to November, as long as the soil is not frozen, for blooms from February to March.
- Exposure: 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.
- Depth: 7 to 8 cm, pointed end up.
- Spacing: 5 to 8 cm between bulbs in the ground; in a pot, they can almost touch.
- Soil type: ordinary and well-drained, even poor soil; it only dislikes standing water.
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C and below, it even blooms under a thin layer of snow, like other cold-hardy plants.
In lawns, lift a clump of turf with a spade, slip a few bulbs underneath, then replace the turf: the lawn remains intact.
Watering & care
In 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 overwatered plants with damaged roots.
- Watering: minimal — at planting, then in pots when the potting mix is dry on the surface during flowering.
- Fertilizer: unnecessary in the ground; in pots, use a bulb fertilizer as the leaves emerge.
- Spent flowers: no need to cut them off; they disappear on their own into the foliage.
- After flowering: leave the fine leaves in place to turn yellow for five to six weeks; they replenish the bulb for the following year.
In lawns, wait until the crocus foliage has turned yellow before the first mow: they'll bloom more profusely the following year.
Decorating ideas & plant pairings
Their colors brighten planters and windowsills from late winter, as our guide to plants for windowsills shows.
- For uninterrupted blooms from February to April, plant them with 'Tête-à-Tête' daffodils — the crocuses open the season, then the small yellow daffodils take over.
- For a carpet that continues into March, mix them with Armenian grape hyacinth — the blue clusters appear as the crocuses fade, at the same low height.
- For a complete winter planter, plant them at the base of an Helleborus 'Christmas Carol' — its white flowers and the colorful crocus cups bloom together in February.
- For a balcony version, plant 15 to 20 bulbs in the white Elho Greenville Round pot Ø20 cm — white highlights all the colors in the mix, and the pot's drainage hole prevents stagnant water.
In 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.
Verdeia tips
- Plant as soon as they arrive: small crocus bulbs dry out quickly in the open air. Plant them in the ground within a few days, as you would any new plant arriving at home.
- Protect them from rodents: 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.
- Watch the bees: 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.
Technical specifications
- Botanical name: Crocus vernus, large-flowered mix
- Common name: large-flowered crocus, spring crocus
- Family: Iridaceae
- Origin: species native to the mountains of Europe (the Alps, Pyrenees, and Balkans)
- Delivery: dry bulbs, size 7/8 (7 to 8 cm in circumference), mixed colors, in batches of 30, 60, 120, or 240
- Flowering height: 10 to 12 cm
- Flowering: February to March, purple, white, yellow, and striped cups
- Planting: September to November, 7-8 cm deep
- Exposure: sun or light partial shade
- Watering: low
- Hardiness: down to -25 °C and below
- Soil type: ordinary, well-drained
- Life cycle: perennial, naturalizes and blooms again every year
- Pollinator-friendly: one of the first sources of pollen for bees
- Care: very easy
- Toxicity: toxic to animals and children if ingested (digestive problems); not to be confused with autumn crocus, which is much more toxic
- Decorative style: Natural garden / Cottage garden / Flowering balcony
Each bulb is unique: the color distribution in the mix and flowering time naturally vary from one batch to another and depending on the climate.
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Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.