Crocus King of the Striped Bulbs

Spring Flowering - UK Hardy Pollinator Friendly

Crocus

£19.99

size guide

The height of all of our plants is measured from the base of the pot.

Pot Size Pot Diameter Pot Height
6cm 6cm 5.5cm
9cm 9cm 8.5cm
1 Litre 13cm 11cm
2 Litre 17cm 13cm
3 Litre 19cm 15cm
4 Litre 20cm 17cm
5 Litre 23cm 19cm
7 Litre 25cm 20cm

Please note: the pot sizes listed below may vary due to the suppliers we use.

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  • Crocus ‘King of the Striped’ is a striking early Spring flowering bulb known for its large, goblet-shaped blooms featuring bold lilac-purple petals elegantly streaked with white. These hardy perennials are among the first to flower, creating vibrant carpets of colour when little else is in bloom. Reaching a height of 10-15 cm, they are highly attractive to pollinating insects.

  • Plant Crocus ‘King of the Striped’ bulbs from Autumn to early Winter in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or light dappled shade. Space bulbs approximately 5-8 cm apart and at a depth of around 8 cm. After planting, water thoroughly and add mulch to help retain moisture and suppress weeds. Once flowering ends, allow the foliage to die back naturally, as this helps the bulb store energy for the next growing season.

  • Perfect for borders, rockeries, and containers, Crocus ‘King of the Striped’ also naturalises well in grassy areas or under deciduous trees, where their blooms shine before the canopy fills in. For dramatic Spring displays, plant en masse or mix with snowdrops and early daffodils. They also make cheerful cut flowers and are ideal for creating eye-catching Spring highlights around patios, pathways, or garden edges.

    • Light Required Full sun to partial shade

    Watering Moderate watering

    Best Growing Conditions Plant Crocus ‘King of the Striped’ bulbs from Autumn to early Winter in well-drained, fertile soil in full sun or light dappled shade. Space bulbs approximately 5-8 cm apart and at a depth of around 8 cm.

    Plant typePerennials

    Foliage typeDeciduous

    HardinessFully Hardy

    Soil acidityNeutral Soil

    Planting aspectSouth Facing

    Flower colourLilac-purple, white

    Leaf colourGreen

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    Top tip

    Plant in well-drained soil for vibrant early Spring blooms.

    Key Features

    Beginner Friendly

    Beginner Friendly

    Comes Back Each Year

    Comes Back Each Year

    Good For Containers

    Good For Containers

    Low Maintenance

    Low Maintenance

    Shade Tolerant

    Shade Tolerant

    Wildlife Friendly

    Wildlife Friendly

    Season of Interest

    Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    Planting Flowering Harvest