Plant details
This is a beautiful late spring-flowering crocus with lilac-purple blooms. The outer petals are usually heavily veined in darker purple on a pale buff-coloured background. Plant bulbs in autumn, 8cm to 10cm (3in to 4in) deep in poor, gritty, well-drained soil in a sunny spot.
Family: Iridaceae
Genus: Crocus
Species: minimus
Plant type: Spring-blooming bulb
Flower colour: Purple
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers
Sun exposure: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained/light, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline, Moist
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 8cm
Spread: 2cm
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