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Crocus chrysanthus 'Ard Schenk'
The most delicate white crocus with deep purple brush stroke markings. More
| 25 corms 261554-25 | £5.95 |
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| 50 corms 261554-50 | £10.95 |
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A pure white, delicate crocus with yellow centres. A beautiful, early spring addition to pots, grass and borders.
This can be gift wrapped in our exclusive hessian sack, with ribbon and a Sarah Raven gift card. You will be able to add this to your basket once you begin the checkout process. To add a gift message to your order, simply fill out the details at the delivery stage of the checkout.
Please note: only items which are showing ‘in stock’ can be gift wrapped.
| Genus | Crocus |
| Group/Species | chrysanthus |
| Variety | Ard Schenk |
| Type | Hardy Perennial Bulb |
| Border Position | Front |
| Bulb Size |
5/+ For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Acid, Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 8cm (3in) |
| Spacing | Plant 8-10cm (3-4in) deep,10cm (4in) apart. |
| Care Tips | Can be naturalized easily in grass but wait until the foliage has died down in June to cut the grass. |
| Flowering | March |
| Vase Life | These will only last a couple of days in the vase, but are wonderful nonetheless. |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Bulb Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 3 weeks for despatch.
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