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Kotschy's Crocus

Crocus kotschyanus · Bulb

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −20 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
10–15 cm × 5–8 cm
Soil
moderately fertile, well drained
Flowering
September–October
Toxicity
No toxicity recorded

The Gardening Year

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🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower

Watch out for

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.

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