• Crocus Grand Maitre is a fully hardy clump forming, large headed Spring flowering perennial loved by pollinating insects, in particular bees and butterflies and will flower into daffodil flowering season. This lovely purple crocus, flowers between February and March growing up to a height of 10cm tall. Crocus Grand Maitre are popular for UK gardens, due to their ability to increase rapidly providing a bigger and better display each year.

• These bulbs are great for growing in flower beds, garden borders or in patio pots. They are also ideal for growing in woodland gardens or rock gardens in particular around the base of deciduous trees or shrubs. They do particularly well when planted with other Spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, grape hyacinth and crocus. Crocus can also be used as cut flowers allowing you to enjoy them in your home and garden.

• If you are not ready to plant bulbs now, then store them in a cool, dry, frost free, well ventilated location. A garage, shed, loft or cupboard are ideal. Open the paper bag to allow air to circulate round but leave the bulbs in their bags until ready to plant.

Plant genus Crocus

Common Name Crocus

Plant type Flower Bulb

Foliage type Herbaceous, Perennial

Hardiness Hardy

Soil acidity Any

Planting aspect South Facing, East Facing, West Facing, Partial Shade or Sun

Flower colour Purple

Leaf colour Green

Growth Rate Moderate

Edible Use No

Planting Companion Snowdrops, Hellebore, Primrose

Light Required Full Sun

Watering Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around the bulbs. During active growth, water in prolonged dry spells so the soil stays lightly moist but never waterlogged. Once the foliage naturally dies back, reduce watering and allow the bulbs to rest more dryly.

Best Growing Conditions Plant in fertile loam in sun or partial shade. Choose a position that does not stay waterlogged in winter, as good drainage helps bulbs return reliably. Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb can store energy for the following season.

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