Scottish Rock Garden Club Forum
Bulbs => Crocus => Topic started by: Tim Harberd on March 07, 2019, 08:05:06 PM
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Hi Guys,
I don't grow many crocus... (I've got a few Sieberi in pots.)
My wife would like some in the garden BUT she is not keen on the Mass Municipal plantings of purple 'Dutch' forms.
I'm thinking of getting some of the Yellow/White Chrysanthus/Biflorus cultivars listed in the compilation above. Thomas Huber very helpfully lists those that set seed!
Is this a reasonable proposition for Northern England?
Any other suggested solutions appreciated!
Tim DH
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It certainly is Tim. And they can look especially lovely if used in the lawn, as shown in these photos from Thomas Huber's own garden in Germany. ( in an area which can get cold and snowy!)
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SO: I finally got round to collecting a few Yellow/White Chrysanthus/Biflorus cultivars
The Goldene Sonne looks good, but by comparison the anthers on the Cream Beauty look to be sterile? Have I got the wrong plant here??
Incidentally, if you know of a source of any of the Whites which Thomas lists as a good seed setter I’d be interested ( Argenteus, Parkinsonii, White Beauty, Willem van Eeden )
Tim DH
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Also I enjoyed Thomas Huber's article very much, and was very informative of which species are more hardy than others. And crocuses growing in the lawn are an inspiration. Thank you!