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Tricolor Snow Crocus

corms
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$13.50
Item: 6487-A
$26.00
Item: 6487-B
$49.00
Item: 6487-C
Crocus sieberi subsp. sublimus
Very early spring blooms.

Stunning splashes of color. Sometimes the flowers emerge before the leaves; flowers open wide and starlike in the sun. One to three scented flowers per corm.

Golden-orange throat banded with white makes a vivid center in these bright lilac-blue blooms. Sublimely striking whether in the garden or forced indoors.  

Vigorous species native to Greece and Crete. 

Zone 4-8. 6cm+ corms.

2-3" tall.
ships in fall
Quick Details
Bloom Time
very early spring
Height
2-3"
Pollinator Friendly
Yes
Bloom Color
multi
Hardy in Zones
4–8
Compare
Compare with other Snow Crocuses
Variety Product Type Bloom Time Height Bloom Color Hardy to Zone Maximum Hardiness Zone
Blue Pearl corms very early spring 3-4" snowy blue 3 8
Cream Beauty corms very early spring 3-4" pale yellow 3 8
Dorothy corms very early spring 3-4" deep orange-yellow 3 8
Prins Claus corms very early spring 3-4" violet-brushed white 3 8
Snow Bunting corms very early spring 3-4" white 3 8
Tricolor corms very early spring 2-3" multi 4 8
Additional Information

Snow Crocus

The best-known small crocus species. Up to 4 fragrant flowers per corm, with rounded petals. Native to Greece, Turkey and the Balkans.

Typically about 3–4" tall. Very early spring blooms and very cold hardy.

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 late September 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.