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Crocus banaticus

Crocus banaticus · Bulb

Hardiness
None Not rated by RHS (to None)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
10 cm × 0–10 cm
Soil
moderately fertile, humus-rich, moderately well-drained soil; Chalk Clay Loam Sand; Well–drained; Acid or Alkaline or Neutral
Flowering
September–November
Toxicity
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling.

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

Corm rot: Ensure well-drained soil and avoid waterlogging, especially during storage or wet winters.

Vine weevil: Apply biological nematodes to the soil in late summer or use chemical drenches for containers.

Slugs and snails: Use slug pellets, beer traps, or encourage natural predators like birds and hedgehogs.

Rodents and birds: Plant corms deep enough or use wire mesh barriers to protect them from digging animals.

Powdery mildew: Improve air circulation and apply a fungicidal spray if infection becomes severe.

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