Crocus crocus - silhouette, care, position, how to plant crocuses

More about the plant below:

Crocus, saffron (Crocus)

category : bulbous

position : sun

height : 10-15 cm

frost resistance : to -30 ° C

reaction soil : slightly acidic

preferences soil : fertile, humus, light, permeable

watering : medium

color leaves/needles : green

color of flowers : purple, yellow, white, blue

shape : upright

period flowering : February-April, September-October

seed : -

reproduction:daughter tubers

persistence leaves : seasonal

application : flower beds, rockeries, lawns, balconies, terraces

pace of growth : fast

Contents:

1. Crocus silhouette
2. Crocus growth
3. Crocus position
4. How to plant crocuses?
5. Breeding crocuses
6. Crocus care
7. Crocus - spice

Crocus - silhouette

Among all the plants presented here, the crocus is probably the most recognizable one.Large-flowered hybrid varieties of Crocus vernus (also known as spring saffron) create showy purple, blue and white flower goblets.There are dozens of varieties, they bloom in February and March.The Crocusflavus species has a yellow color. In the fall, the garden is decorated with the magnificent Crocus speciosus and the saffron Crocus sativus, both of which bloom until November.

Crocus growth

Crocuses reach a height of 5 to 10 centimeters. Their leaves are narrow (like grasses) and dark green.A white stripe runs through the center of the leaf.

Crocus - position

Crocuses like sunny places, this also applies to potted plants.These can be grown outdoors practically all year round, provided that they spend the winter in a well-protected position.

For spring sowing, you can use these recommended seeds:

How to plant crocuses?

In these few steps you will learn how to properly plant crocuses:

1. In autumn, between September and October, when the surface temperature is stable to around 15 degrees Celsius, choose crocus bulbs and plan a place to plant.
2. Choose the color of the bulbs that suit you - most often they come in purple, but also yellow and white. Create a colorful discount or opt for a mono color.
3. Choose a place so that the sun is there for about 4-6 hours, where the sun's rays can easily reach the planted crocuses.
4. Try to choose such a place and the substrate is properly hydrated, while remembering that it has perfect permeability - otherwise the bulbs may rot instead of growing.
5. Fluff the place where the bulbs are to be planted a bit.
6. Dig holes about 10 cm deep for crocus bulbs. Put them inside and cover with loose soil mixed with peat and dry leaves.
7. Keep spacing! At least 7-10 cm between the bulbs. This will ensure their proper growth.
8. Water the crocuses regularly, at least twice a week in the fall, right after planting.
9. Choose the right organic fertilizer to sprinkle the soil with.
10. In the February-March season, collect the remnants of moss and possible mold, which reduces the growth of the bulbs. Clean the place of leaves with the rakes.

Breeding crocuses

Spring-flowering crocuses are planted in September or October, and autumn-flowering species in July.If the plants catch on, they will also start to reproduce spontaneously by the adventitious tubers.Reproduction of crocuses by seeds is unprofitable, because the first flowering of plants resulting from this technique takes place after at least four, sometimes even seven years .

Crocus - care

Crocuses are the most interesting in the foreground of sunny discounts. The leaves, which begin to lose their decorative value in May, should not be cut. They quickly overgrow if left in the rebate.The first mowing of the lawn with crocuses is not carried out until the beginning of June.

Crocus - spice

The stigmas of cultivated saffron are used to produce the most expensive spice in the world (1 kg of stigmas equals 150,000 flowers). Saffron is a spice with an unusual color - from yellow to fiery orange. It is used as an aromatic spice and as a dye for textiles and dishes.

Saffron Properties -

• an extraordinary antioxidant that fights free radicals,
• helps in the treatment of depression and anxiety,
• anti-cancer,
• fights PMS symptoms,
• strong aphrodisiac,
• helps fight obesity and stabilizes weight,
• reduces blood pressure,
• strengthens the heart.