The crocus is a versatile plant. Blooming from September onwards, they are all easy to grow in sunny, well drained soils. C. speciosus is ideal for naturalising in grass.
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kotschyanus
(syn. zonatus)
Large pale lilac flowers with a gold base.
mathewii
White flowers with a violet throat, red stigmata and yellow anthers.
rujanensis
Violet-blue flowers with a yellow throat, slightly darker veining.
sativus
The original ‘Saffron Crocus’.
Long red stigmas which are used for flavouring and colouring food.
serotinuss ssp.salzmannii (syn.asturicus)
Pale lavender-lilac flowers.
speciosus Cassiope
Bluish-lavender with pale yellow throat.
x jessoppiae
Intro: 1924
A very floriferous hybrid with white florets and a striking grey-blue colour at the base.
The pistils are yellow with a hint of orange.
