Crocuses, snowdrops and daffodils are harbinger and symbols of spring and illuminate meadows and pastures with their flowers. Their fragrant petals appear like small stars against a radiant snow background. Crocuses are small, robust and easy -to -care onion flowers that bloom over the years and twice a year - the early bloom can be observed at the end of the winter and the late flower in autumn. Different types of crocus onions and crocus hybrids can be found in the garden trade. To the delight of every gardener, these spring bloomers are really very easy to plant. In order to enjoy your colors in your own garden, we offer you some tips on the crocus plants that lead to beautiful results.
Plants tips on crocus - the right planting time
Crocuses can be planted all year round. In September you should bring flowering species into the ground in spring. As soon as the last winter days are over, the crocus shines on lawns and meadows. Species that have their heyday in autumn can already be planted from July. If necessary, the ground can be fertilized. Crocuses love sunlight, but can also thrive in partial shade under trees and perennials.
Adorable yellow crocus
For the cultivation of the crocuses in the lawn, you have to pierce holes about 5 -10 cm deep. Place onions into the holes, cover them with soil and pour them generously. Otherwise, irrigation is no longer necessary. In summer they pour crocuses economical so that the earth does not dry out completely. The onions need the corresponding distance between each other. This easy -to -cult plant does not need any further care after being brought into the ground. The crocus becomes up to 30 cm high and flowering again every year.
The flower colors vary depending on the type - white, purple, yellow, blue, bronze color, purple, sometimes striped. To achieve vibrant shades of color, you should plant different types. This ensures a spectacular effect at the time of flowering. This can take one to 2 weeks. Choose theColorsthat you like.
In a flowerpot
The saffron crocus is known as the precious spice. These and other types of crocus are well suited for planting in the herb garden, in a flowerpot. With a pleasant ambient temperature and good lighting conditions, the crocus can also thrive in the flowerpot. The pot must ideally be kept at 4 ° C for the first few months. An unheated dark basement or the cool garage is usually suitable for this. As soon as the onion begins to germinate, place the pot in a lighter, sunny but cool place. A month later, the flowerpot crocus is blüter-nourishing. The plant now needs temperatures of around 17 ° C.
Tips for planting and maintaining
