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Crocus firefly Flower bulb, Pack of 12
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Crocus firefly is a harbinger of spring and is sometimes referred to as the snow crocus. This hardy little flower is perfect for rockeries or patio pots, and will thrive when planted under taller shrubs and trees in beds or borders
- Soil moisture: Well drained, Soil pH: Neutral
- Flowering period: February-March, Planting period: August-December
- Dig soil improver and bone meal into the planting hole before planting. In heavy clay soils add horticultural grit to the bottom of the planting hole Top dress with a general purpose plant food as the last flowers fade. Allow foliage to die down naturally. Flowering results improve each year
- Green star claim - Plants can help to support wildlife in your garden. *
Features and benefits
- Early Spring Colour
- Flowers year after year
- These plants supports pollinating insects such as bees, butterflies, moths and hoverflies. These insects can gather essential nutrients from the pollen in these plants, fertilising flowers as they do so. Pollination is essential for many plants to reproduce.
- Humans/Pets: Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten
Specifications
| Pack quantity | 12 |
|---|---|
| Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
| Colour group | Purple |
| Eventual growth height | 100mm |
| Eventual growth spread | 80mm |
| Flower colour | Lilac |
| Flowering period | Feb-March |
| Scented | Unscented |
| Instructions for storage | Store in a cool, dry place |
| Latin name | Crocus sieberi atticus Firefly |
| Planting period | Aug-Dec |
| Variety | Firefly |
| Watering instructions | Water well in dry spells |
| Edible | Inedible |
| Product code | 3663602469339 |