Crocus kotschyanus · Bulb
Corm rot: Ensure gritty, well-drained soil and keep dry during the summer dormancy period.
Rodents and birds: Plant corms deeply in wire mesh baskets to deter digging animals.
Slugs and snails: Use slug pellets, beer traps, or hand-pick at night during damp weather.
Vine weevil: Apply biological nematodes to the soil in autumn and spring.