The four main types
- Wild crocus
- Spring crocus
- Autumn crocus
- Elven crocus
Wild crocus
Wild crocuses are the first to show their purple flowers. They sow themselves and can form huge carpets of flowers. The small-flowered wild crocus does not grow very large overall.
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Spring crocus
Its flowering period begins in March and lasts into May if the weather cooperates. The large flowers shine in many Colours. The spring crocus are usually cultivated forms.
Autumn crocus
Autumn crocuses bloom from September to November. The species can often be recognized by the addition "specioso". The flower color is predominantly light purple, but white varieties are also found.
Elven crocus
The elvencrocus bears the botanical addition: "tommasinianus". This species is one of the wild crocuses that are common in meadows and in some parks.
Elven crocus blooms in spring. His blossoms have the characteristic purple-white color. There are now some varieties with larger flowers and other colors.
A small selection of popular crocus varieties
| Surname | Art | Heyday | colour | Flower size | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow giants | spring | April May | yellow | Large-flowered | up to 15 cm |
| Pickwick | spring | April May | White-purple striped | Large-flowered | 15 cm |
| Crocus etruscus "Zwanenburg" | spring | February March | Light purple | Small-flowered | 5 - 8 cm |
| Flower record | spring | March | Dark red-violet | Large-flowered | 7-15 cm |
| Tommasinianus "Roseus" | spring | February March | Purple-pink | Small-flowered | 10 centimeters |
| Orange monarch | spring | February March | Orange with dark stripes | Small-flowered | 5 - 7 cm |
| Firefly | spring | February March | pink | Small-flowered | 10 centimeters |
| Ruby Giant | spring | February March | Purplish-blue-lilac | Small-flowered | 10 centimeters |
| Kochyanus "Albus" | autumn | September October | White | Small-flowered | approx. 10 centimeters |
| Speciosus | autumn | September October | blue | Small-flowered | approx. 10 centimeters |
Tips & Tricks
You can hardly get wild crocuses in garden shops. This is where sharing sites are available, where hobby gardeners like to hand over the bulbs of wild crocuses. The internet can also be a good source for wild crocus varieties.
