Blue crocus – 240 flower bulbs (size 7/8)

These 240 Blue Crocus flower bulbs will add blue colour to your garden or patio from February through April. Crocuses open their flowers on the first sunny days of the year and are an important food source for the first bees. Suitable for lawns, border edges, under shrubs and in small pots. Bulb size 7/8 indicates the circumference of the bulbs in centimetres; a larger bulb contains more reserves for flowering.

Features

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Crocus 'Blue'
• Quantity: 240 bulbs
• Bulb size: 7/8
• Flower colour: blue
• Flowering period: February–April
• Planting time: September to November
• Planting depth: 5–8 cm
• Plant spacing: approx. 7 cm (enough for approximately 1 m²)
• Position: sun
• Hardiness: hardy and self-sown
• Pets: slightly toxic to pets

Planting and care

Plant the bulbs 5–8 cm deep with the tip facing upwards, in well-drained soil. Scatter the bulbs on the lawn and plant them where they fall for a natural effect. Wait until the foliage has withered before mowing. Also view our range of potting soil & tools to help you plant your bulbs properly.