Crocus (spring flowering)

Plant the corms in any reasonably fertile well-drained soil in sun or light shade. For very early spring bloom they should be given a sunny protected spot. Crocuses are ideal for edgings, the rock garden, in pots, under hedges, beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, or for naturalizing in grass. If planted in the lawn, be sure to skip the crocus area for the first one or two mowings. Only when plantings have become too crowded should the corms be lifted, divided and planted again in autumn. Plant 8cm deep, 8cm apart.