Crocus chrysanthus 'Advance'
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
- Scented
An unusual bi-colour form, with a soft yellow-apricot inside and dusted purple outer petal surface
Crocuses are often the first flowers in a garden and feel like the true cheerleaders of spring. Delicate, yet easy to grow, lovely closed up as a goblet and even lovelier, fully starily open. They will cheer up your February and March garden, at a generally grey time of year.
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.
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On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Loved by Pollinators
- Perfect for Pots
- Scented
Product details
- Type
- Perennial
- Position
- In Grass
- Soil
- Broad Tolerance
- Flowers
- February - March
- Height
- 15cm (6in)
- Common name
- Snow Crocus
- Moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- Full Sun
- Spread
- Plant 8-10cm (3-4in) deep,10cm (4in) apart.
- Cultivation
- Plant in a gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Ideal for growing in grass where the early blooms can be appreciated. Plant 10cm (4in) deep to deter mice from digging them up.
Care Tips
Can be naturalized easily in grass but wait until the foliage has died down in June to cut the grass.
Flowering Time
February - March
