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Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Dutch crocus, Crocus vernus, flowers slightly later than Crocus tommasinianus, giving you a longer season of flowering if you grow the two species together. It's particularly useful for naturalising in lawns, where it will quickly self-seed, building up to an impressive and long-lasting spring display.

Crocus vernus 'Pickwick' is an especially lovely Dutch crocs, bearing delicate white flowers with deep purple veining. Flowers appear from spring to early summer but during mild winters they can bloom as early as February. For best results grow Crocus vernus 'Pickwick' in moist but well-draind soil in full sun. Plant the corms 8cm to 10cm deep in autumn. When naturalising in grass, leave the grass uncut for six weeks after flowering to encourage self-seeding.

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Crocus ‘Pickwick’ and wildlife

Crocus ‘Pickwick’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Crocus ‘Pickwick’ poisonous?

Crocus ‘Pickwick’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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