Flower Record Jumbo Crocus

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Crocus vernus
Very early to early spring blooms.

Deep violet-mauve flowers with a purple base. Spreads readily. Popular since its introduction in Victorian times as Crocus Purpurea Grandiflora.

Z3-8, 8-9cm bulbs.

4-6" tall.
ships in fall

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Quick Details
Bloom Time
very early to early spring
Height
4-6"
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Bloom Color
violet-mauve
Hardy in Zones
3–8
Compare
Compare with other Jumbo Crocus
Variety Product Type Bloom Time Height Bloom Color Hardy to Zone Maximum Hardiness Zone
Flower Record corms very early to early spring 4-6" violet-mauve 3 8
Pickwick corms very early to early spring 4-6" white-striped purple 3 8
Jumbo Crocus Mix corms very early to early spring 4-6" multi-colored 3 8
Additional Information

Jumbo or Dutch Crocus

While “jumbo” relative only to other crocuses, they are larger, slightly later than the smaller kinds, and are the most commonly grown. Good for bedding, naturalizing and forcing. Flowers do equally well in sun or partial shade. Divide every 3–4 years if needed to prevent overcrowding.

4–6" tall. Very Early to Early Spring blooms, Z3–8. 8–9cm.

Spring Crocus

A classic for early spring color that also provides early food for bees. One of the most popular genera, they are welcome precursors of spring—colorful, long-lived, and easy to grow. Their waxy coat allows them to bloom even through a late snow. Flowers open wide in bright sun and close up at night and on grey days. Once established, crocus can spread by “cormlets” and seed in well-drained areas. Foliage of low-growing varieties fades before the grass needs mowing.

In his award-winning book The Holistic Orchard, Michael Phillips recommended planting crocus in the orchard to help attract and retain native orchard mason bees. Crocus provide a pollen source before the fruit trees bloom.

Very hardy, Zones 3-8.

Shipping

Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around September 30 through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.

Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.

We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.