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Crocus x luteus 'Stellaris' (Spring Flowering)

Hardy Bulb

The golden goblet-shaped blooms of Crocus x luteus 'Stellaris' emerge from late February, delicately etched with distinctive bronze streaks. Records of this beautiful spring Crocus date back to the mid 16th century. and through cultivation since the early 1900’s many improvements have been made. This RHS Award of Garden Merit variety looks superb naturalized in lawns or planted in drifts throughout rockeries. Height: 10cm (4"). Spread: 5cm (2"). Bulb size 5/7cm.

Ideal For:
alpine & rockery, low maintenance garden, patio, cottage gardens
Flowering Period:
February, March
Position:
full sun
    • 25 bulbs

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    • Despatch: By end of Sep 2012
    • £12.99
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    • 50 bulbs

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    • Despatch: By end of Sep 2012
    • £17.98
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Plant spring flowering crocus bulbs, pointed end facing upwards, from September to November at a depth of about 10cm (4?). Choose a sunny position in well drained soil or plant them in containers and window boxes. When growing crocus on heavy wet soils, add sharp sand or compost to improve drainage. For natural looking drifts of crocus flowers, gently cast them across the planting area and plant them exactly where they land!
Feed and water container grown crocus regularly during their active growth period. Allow the strap like foliage to die back naturally after flowering. Avoid mowing areas of grass where crocus are naturalised until they have completely died back.
We will do our best to ship your plants or bulbs to you at the ideal time for planting as stated against each product. We recommend that you prepare your soil, planting beds or patio containers ahead of time so you are ready to plant out, or pot on, just as soon as your order arrives. You will find the name of the variety printed on the top line of the address label on your package. Please ensure that you open the packaging immediately and carefully read through the instruction leaflet provided. For greatest success, please pot on or plant out as soon as possible, following the cultural instructions enclosed with your order.
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  1. Crocus Luteus Stellaris

    By Claire de Motimer-Griffin 31-01-2012

    I wish I had ordered these again for this spring. This time last year they were flowering. Yes, even will all that snow. Sheltered by the house they were stunning. When the sun shone through them they became golden orbs. Utterly Beautiful

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