?? Crocus FF speciosus (10 bulbs) – Lavender purple veined & elegant autumn bloom ? Offered by Van Noort
Crocus FF speciosus is an autumnal botanical variety with graceful and generous flowering, revealing lavender-purple petals , finely veined with purple , accompanied by bright orange stamens .
Its appearance in October, when the garden begins to fall asleep, creates a bright and refined surprise , ideal for prolonging the floral pleasures in the heart of autumn.
Very hardy and easy to grow, it naturalizes easily in light beds, sunny rockeries or seasonal pots.
It attracts the last pollinators while bringing elegance and freshness to where colors are rarer.
A poetic, faithful and timeless crocus. ??
?? Characteristics of Crocus FF speciosus
?? Average height : 10 to 12 cm
?? Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
?? Hardiness : Zone 4 and above
?? Attracts wildlife : Yes, late bees and fall pollinators
?? Water requirements : Low
?? Ideal soil : Light, well-drained, poor to moderate
?? Quantity : 10 bulbs
?? Planting and growing Crocus FF speciosus
?? When to plant? From July to September, for flowering in October
?? In open ground : Perfect for light borders , autumn rockeries , or mid-season beds . Combine with cyclamen hederifolium, sternbergia or fine grasses.
?? In a pot : Ideal in a simple autumn pot , rustic tub or stone planter. Combine with matte foliage or evergreen plants.
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 8 to 10 cm
2?? Spacing : 7 to 10 cm
3?? Watering : Light after planting, then very moderate
?? Maintenance of Crocus FF speciosus
?? Watering : Very moderate, especially avoid excess
?? Fertilizer : No addition necessary in well-balanced soil
?? Pruning : Allow the foliage to fade naturally after flowering.
?? Wintering : No care required, very hardy
?? Why choose Crocus FF speciosus?
? Lavender autumn bloom , richly veined
? Ideal for elegant rockeries , late borders or natural pots
? Very hardy , easy to grow and naturalize
? Brings freshness and brightness to autumn scenes
? Brighten up your autumn flowerbeds with the delicate grace of Crocus FF speciosus, offered by Van Noort — a rare, luminous, and deeply poetic bloom. ?
?? Pair with cyclamen hederifolium , sternbergia , autumn sedums or evergreens for a soft, textured scene. ??