Purple Crocus
Description
Crocus 'Purple' (10 bulbs) – Intense purple & late winter blooms Offered by Van Noort
Crocus 'Purple' is a timeless classic for winter scenes, with its deep, velvety purple petals appearing in the very first days of February.
Its bright, delicate and early flowering brings warmth and contrast to the still dormant flowerbeds, while providing an essential source of nectar for the first pollinators .
Ideal for naturalizing a lawn , brightening up a winter border or creating a simple and elegant pot , this crocus multiplies easily over the years.
Rustic, faithful, and always effective, it invites itself into all gardens with a simplicity full of presence .
An essential bulb, for a spring that begins in the light.
Characteristics of Crocus 'Purple'
Average height : 10 to 15 cm
Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
Attracts wildlife : Yes, early pollinators
Water requirements : Low
Ideal soil : Light, well-drained, not too rich
Quantity : 10 bulbs
Planting and growing Crocus 'Purple'
When to plant From September to November, for flowering in February-March
In open ground : Perfect for naturalizing in lawns , edging a spring flowerbed or creating a scene in light undergrowth . Combine with white crocuses, grape hyacinths or snowdrops.
In a pot : Superb in a simple pot , winter planter or balcony box. Combine with cream pansies or silvery-grey foliage.
How to plant
1 Depth : 6 to 8 cm
2 Spacing : 5 to 7 cm
3 Watering : Light after planting, unnecessary in winter
Care of the 'Purple' Crocus
Watering : Not necessary except during exceptionally dry periods
Fertilizer : No need for balanced soil
Size : Allow the foliage to fade naturally
Wintering : No care required, very hardy
Why choose the 'Purple' Crocus
Intense, classic and vibrant color
Very early flowering , from the end of winter
Ideal for naturalization , pots or elegant borders
Very hardy , multiplies naturally
Give your garden the quiet, luminous strength of Crocus 'Purple', offered by Van Noort — an essential, simple, and deeply elegant variety .
Pair with yellow crocuses , snowdrops , white muscari or blanda anemones for a scene full of contrast and balance.
