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Ruby Giant Species Crocus

Crocus tommasinianus

#83110
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25 bulbs per package
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5.00 stars, based on 15 review(s)
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An extremely early bloomer and fast multiplier, the delightful 'Ruby Giant' Species (or Snow) Crocus adds great color to any spring garden. The petals are a rich violet-purple on the edges, gradually fading to pure white in the inside center of the flower.This is a cultivar of the Crocus tommasinianus also refered to as Tommies which unlike all other Crocus Tommies are squirrel and deer resistant! Great for beds and lawns!

  • Crocus like a sunny location, but will tolerate partial shade.
  • Crocus require well-drained soil with organic matter. Amend soil with organic matter such as compost, manure or peat humus.
  • Space your crocus 2-4” apart, or plant together in one large hole leaving a small amount of space between bulbs so they are not touching.
  • Crocus don’t always have a noticeably pointed end. Plant your crocus 2-3” deep, with the flattest side touching the earth. If you are unsure which side is up, plant the crocus corms on their side, they will straighten out to find the sun.
  • Fertilize at planting with Hi Yield Bulb Food or for organic gardening use Bulb-Tone. Apply fertilizer at least 2” below the bottom of the bulbs so that the roots will get the most benefit from the fertilizer.
  • Water the area the crocus have been planted immediately after. Additional water in fall and winter is not necessary; bulbs prefer to be kept dry when dormant.
  • Apply a 2” layer of mulch in late fall.
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Northern Indiana

Striking color

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  • Lovely group planting
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Healthy corms arrived quickly last fall. Planted en masse. Quick head count says all came up. Mid-April & flowering. Blooming as pictured. Very eye catching.

Beautiful!

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100% germination.
Very very cute small authentic looking crocus.
Deer resistant, rabbits however like these but not so much as to dig a hole to get over obstacles. Highly recommend.

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These are so pretty I had to get some more for this yr. They are second to bloom after the snowdrops. Breaking ground now. Spring is coming! Great big flowers, long-lasting & great naturalizers.

Healthy

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Bulbs looked healthy upon arrival! Looking forward to spring!

Purple!

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I love crocus, they are my favorite spring flower, and the rich deep purple color is my absolutely favorite. I ordered these to mix along with the botanical pack so I could get more of my favorite color in there.

* New gardeners take note: squirrels love these bulbs, they are tasty treats and a rare food source in the winter. If squirrels are trying to dig up your bulbs, I recommend covering your planting area with a thin wire mesh for the winter. I also mix with other bulbs squirrels don't like, such as daffodils, hyacinth, and squill. This method works quite well, I haven't lost a single bulb yet, despite having planted right under a tree that is home to a very wily squirrel who always lets me know what he thinks of my gardening. We've come to an understanding now and he is content with the neighborhood acorns.