Crocus FF Ochroleucus
Description
Crocus FF ochroleucus (5 bulbs) – Pearly ivory white & rare autumn flowering Offered by Van Noort
Crocus FF ochroleucus is an exceptional botanical variety , distinguished by its early autumn flowering , offering fine ivory-white corollas , sometimes subtly veined with cream.
Its soft yellow stamens contrast elegantly with the purity of its petals, bringing a soft and unexpected light to borders and rockeries from October.
Native to the Near East, this crocus is ideal for dry or Mediterranean gardens, where it naturalizes easily if the soil is well drained.
Delicate and rare, it evokes the luminous fragility of autumnal scenes and flourishes in sobriety.
A poetic flowering , ideal for lovers of precious and discreet plants .
Characteristics of Crocus FF ochroleucus
Average height : 8 to 10 cm
Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness : Zone 5 and above
Attracts wildlife : Yes, fall bees
Water requirements : Low
Ideal soil : Light, very well drained, dry in summer
Quantity : 5 bulbs
Planting and growing Crocus FF ochroleucus
When to plant From July to September, for flowering in October
In open ground : Perfect in dry rockeries , Mediterranean borders , or sunny slopes . Combine with cyclamen hederifolium or sternbergia.
In a pot : Very beautiful in a minimalist pot , draining container or autumn planter. Combine with matte foliage or sedums.
How to plant
1 Depth : 6 to 8 cm
2 Spacing : 7 to 10 cm
3 Watering : Very moderate, especially in well-drained soil
Crocus FF ochroleucus care
Watering : Low, only if autumn is very dry
Fertilizer : Useless in balanced soil
Pruning : Let the foliage die back naturally
Wintering : No care required, hardy if soil is well drained
Why choose Crocus FF ochroleucus
Rare and delicate white autumn flowering
Ideal for dry gardens , Mediterranean gardens or refined rockeries
Very sober , easy to integrate, requires little maintenance
Brings precious light at the end of the season
Give your garden a rare and poetic autumnal touch with Crocus FF ochroleucus, offered by Van Noort — a discreet, luminous and deeply elegant bloom.
Pair with cyclamen hederifolium , sternbergia , sedums , or fine grasses for a delicate and natural autumnal picture.
