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- The best season for crocuses
- The best planting season for spring-flowering crocuses
- When will autumn crocuses be planted?
- Tips & Tricks
Crocuses blooming in spring are planted in autumn
The best season for crocuses
Crocuses are completely hardy. Therefore, the species that thrive in spring may still be in the ground shortly before winter. In contrast, autumn crocuses are planted in late summer. What you need to know about the best planting time.
The best planting season for spring-flowering crocuses
Spring-flowering crocuses can be set until the beginning of winter, as long as the ground is not frozen.
The most beautiful flowers unfold when you plant the crocus bulbs in October or November.
When will autumn crocuses be planted?
Autumn crocuses are growing very fast. It is sufficient if you put the tubers in humus-rich, permeable garden soil at the end of August.
Tips & Tricks
If you want to care for crocuses in the house, you must first provide for a longer cold period. From November, place the crocus bulbs in the planter and place in a cool, dark place. After about ten weeks, roots have formed and the crocuses are allowed to move into the room.