Krokus 'King Of The Striped Vernus' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi

Crocus 'King of the Striped' - 25 pieces

CHF 20.45
CHF 20.45
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Krokus 'King Of The Striped Vernus' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Krokus 'King Of The Striped Vernus' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
  • Krokus 'King Of The Striped Vernus' - 25 Stück - LumiBlumi
Crocus 'King of the Striped' - 25 pieces

Crocus 'King of the Striped' - 25 pieces

Crocus vernus 'King of the Striped'

CHF 20.45
CHF 20.45
  • Pale lavender white with dark violet stripes
  • Large, cup-shaped flowers with an orange centre
  • Flowers in March
  • About 5–15 cm tall
  • Historic variety from the 1880s

'King of the Striped' is a large-flowered crocus with unmistakable markings. Dark violet, feathered stripes lie on pale lavender-white petals, and no two flowers are alike. The variety has been grown in gardens since the 19th century and is among the first large flowers in March.

About this variety

Striped crocuses have a special charm, and 'King of the Striped' is one of the best known. The large cups are almost white with a hint of lavender. Over them run strong, feathered stripes in dark violet, each flower a little different. In the centre glow the orange stigmas. Precisely because the markings differ from flower to flower, a close look is worthwhile. Some flowers look almost white with fine lines, others are strongly washed with violet.

At about 5–15 cm tall, it belongs at the edge of a bed, in the lawn or in containers. To make the stripes stand out, plant it in groups and ideally where you can get close, for example along paths. Plain violet or white crocuses complement it well, as do early yellow daffodils.

Bees like to visit the open flowers as soon as the sun shines. Left undisturbed, the variety multiplies over the years. Bear in mind that mice like to eat crocus corms. A wire planting basket keeps them away.

Planting

Plant the corms from August to November, 5–8 cm deep and 5–8 cm apart, pointed end up. A sunny spot with free-draining soil is ideal. In pots, use free-draining compost and a pot with a drainage hole.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. In a lawn, wait to mow until the leaves have died back. Hardly any other care is needed. Dense clumps can be divided in late summer after a few years.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Crocus vernus 'King of the Striped'
  • Genus: Crocus
  • Class: vernus, large-flowered
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Purple, White
  • Fragrant: No
  • Flowering time: March
  • Flowering season: Late winter
  • Foliage colour: Mid-green
  • Height: 10 cm
  • Spread: 10 cm
  • Habit: Cushion- / clump-forming
  • Position: Sun
  • Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Rock garden, Wildlife garden and meadow
  • Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
  • Drainage: Well-drained
  • Soil moisture: Moist
  • Soil pH: Neutral
  • Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
  • Water needs: Medium
  • Planting time: August, September, October, November, December
  • Planting depth: 5–8 cm
  • Spacing: 5–8 cm
  • Number per m²: 150
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
  • Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–8
  • Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
  • For containers: Well suited to containers
  • Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
  • Cut flower: Partly suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: Suitable
  • Naturalising note: Can return in a suitable spot and form larger groups over time.
  • For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
  • Deer and rodent resistant: No
  • Edible: Not edible
  • RHS hardiness: H6

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