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Crocus angustifolius

Crocus angustifolius · Bulb

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun
Height × Spread
5–10 cm × 5–10 cm
Soil
gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil
Flowering
February–March
Toxicity
Potentially harmful Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Vine weevil: Hand-pick adults at night or apply biological nematodes to the soil in late summer.

Powdery mildew: Ensure good air circulation and avoid dry roots with damp stagnant air around the foliage.

Slugs and snails: Use physical barriers like copper tape or apply iron phosphate-based pellets to control populations.

Corm rot: Plant in well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, especially during the dormant period.

Aphids: Encourage natural predators like ladybirds or use a strong jet of water to dislodge them.

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