Fall-Blooming Crocus Mix

It may seem hard to believe that a newly planted bulb would bloom just a few weeks later, but that's exactly what these cheerful fall-blooming Crocus do the first year. We anticipate and welcome their return each fall just as much as we do their spring-blooming counterparts. Our mix includes 7 varieties listed below, and they will provide a long run of color in shades of lilac, purple, and white for a delightful fall finale. 25 bulbs, not labeled. Covers approximately 1½ sq ft.

• Crocus pulchellus - lilac
• Crocus pulchellus 'Albus' - white
• Crocus speciosus - violet
• Crocus speciosus 'Albus' - white
• Crocus speciosus 'Cassiope' - lavender
• Crocus speciosus 'Artabir' - light blue
• Crocus speciosus 'Conqueror' - violet blue

Perhaps because the sun is so low in the sky after the autumn equinox, the blooms of fall Crocus positively glow in the landscape. They appear between September and January (depending on your climate) on stems 3–6″ tall and have the same refined goblet-shaped flowers of their spring cousins.

We ship fall Crocus in September. The bulbs must be planted right away so they may go about the business of rooting. Fall Crocus grow best in a sunny, protected site.

For information on the planting and care of Crocus, click Growing Guide.