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Crocus

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  1. Crocus Gift

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    Crocus bulbs make a much-appreciated gift, and this presentation ushers even more compliments.

  2. Crocus

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    Crocus blooms in bright white ..... varieties also exist. Purple crocuses snuggle up to orange tulips ..... with the Dutch hybrids ( Crocus vernus ), various lesser-known ..... stunning mixed with other crocuses . Latin Name: Crocus chrysanthus Common Name …

  3. Forcing Spring Bulbs

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    … article. In general, smaller bulbs like crocus , grape hyacinths, miniature daffodils ..... daffodils), or 15 minor bulbs, such as crocuses or grape hyacinths. For a thick show ..... 2-3 weeks to bloom after chilling. Crocus : 8-15 weeks of chilling; 2-3 weeks …

  4. Plant Bulbs in Your Lawn

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    … in lawns to create the look of a lush spring meadow. Crocus is the best choice for lawns because it usually blooms ..... a lot like grass, so it blends into lawns. Planting crocus bulbs in lawns is just like planting in beds. Dig a hole about …

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    them in lawns to create the look of a lush spring meadow. Crocus is the best choice for lawns because it usually blooms before lawns need mowing. And because the foliage looks a lot like grass, so it blends into lawns. Planting crocus bulbs in lawns is just like planting in beds. Dig a hole about 4 to 5 inches deep and drop the bulb in,
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    … you're gonna wanna plant it about 8 inches deep. This crocus bulb is about 1/2 inch wide, so you're gonna wanna ..... I've got tulips next and right now, I'm adding in crocus bulbs at the top. So next spring, I'm gonna have all 3 …

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    wide, so you're gonna wanna plant it about 8 inches deep. This crocus bulb is about 1/2 inch wide, so you're gonna wanna plant it about 2 inches deep. One of the great things about bulbs is because they're planted at different depths, you can actually plant a lot of them in the same area and get a beautiful bouquet the next spring. For example, I've layered daffodil bulbs at the bottom of my hole. I've got tulips next and right now, I'm adding in crocus bulbs at the top. So next spring, I'm gonna have all 3 flowers coming up in the same area. You can either pick
  6. 21 Early-Season Flowers for Your Garden

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    … tall and wide Zones: 5-8 Crocuses herald spring, announcing ..... petals. Planted from corms, crocuses also range in size from delicate ..... more showy versions. Name: Crocus 'Grand Maitre' Growing conditions ..... lower spring growers such as crocus . Name: Puschkinia scilloides …

  7. Top Fall-Blooming Flowers for Your Garden

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    … Yes Colchicums look like fall-blooming crocuses on steroids: The big cup-shaped blooms ..... are familiar with the spring-blooming crocuses but overlook the fall types. They're perfect for the garden, too. Name: Crocus speciosus Growing Conditions: Sun or …

  8. Editors' Picks: Best Spring-Blooming Bulbs

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    … flowers per stem and looks great with purple crocuses . It's long-lived and pestproof ..... flower is often a favorite bulb -- and crocus usually wins. 'Goldilocks' offers delightful ..... sometimes before the snow has melted. Name: Crocus chrysanthus 'Goldilocks' One of the …

  9. Your Favorite Spring-Blooming Bulbs

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    … the first flowers to usher in spring, crocuses offer charming, cup-shape blooms in ..... They tied for fourth place. Name: Crocus selections Growing Conditions: Full sun ..... fragrance). Grape hyacinth tied with crocus for fourth place as your favorite bulb …

  10. Garden Notes: Question of the Week

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    … Small, early-blooming bulbs are among the best bets. Crocuses , grape hyacinths, snowdrops, early daffodils, dwarf irises ..... spring-blooming bulbs now. Tulips, daffodils, alliums, crocus , hyacinths, and the other spring bulbs all need a period …

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