Crocus and companion plants in the garden February 2010

[ian mcenery]

My first Crocus in the garden and now it has snowed  

[Armin]

Ian, ditto in my crocus meadow.

[Michael J Campbell]

Armin,my blackbirds are too well fed to attack the crocus. I put out apples and pears for them and I think that they are too busy fighting over them to notice the crocus.

[Sinchets]

My first Crocus in the garden and now it has snowed  

There'll be back soon, Ian. My sieberi's are all under snow now too- though they did get to see the sun twice in brief thaws one at the start of January and another earlier in February 

[Sinchets]

After two days of sunshine and mild, but strong, southerly winds, much of the snow in the garden has melted and we have Crocus flowering once more. Identifications are correct to the best of my knowledge, but corrections are always welcome.
Where Crocus groupings have specific companion plants these are noted.
Crocus biflorus adamii 'Serevan' with Micromeria and Consolida
Crocus biflorus isauricus with Nepeta tuberosa
Crocus biflorus isauricus 'Akseki' with Penstemon palmeri

[Sinchets]

The sunshine has brought out more flowers on the Crocus danfordiae, which is planted in a 'recycled' lime render and broken house brick path.
Crocus korolkowii 'Dark Throat' is also planted under Penstemon palmeri
Crocus sieberi 'Michael Hoog's Memory' is planted under Caragana jubata

[TheOnionMan]

Simon, glorious shots all of them!!!  These views show exactly why crocus can look so fantastic in the garden.  Love the side views.
Bravo 

[David Nicholson]

Lovely plantings Simon.

[Sinchets]

Thanks, Mark and David. I just love this time of year 

[Armin]

Simon,
very excellent shots. Your C. biflorus isauricus 'Akseki' is exceptional beautiful outside striped

[Sinchets]

I agree, Armin. I am hoping the naming is correct. I have had the plant maybe 5 years, but was never at home when it flowered for me in Britain.

[Armin]

Simon,
if it sets enough seed I would be interested

[Sinchets]

Today was 7C with sunny spells. A few more Crocus flowers have appeared overnight. We are expecting snow tomorrow 
Crocus biflorus aff isauricus (ex Cambridge bulbs) growing with Consolida and annual Silene
Crocus biflorus 'Parkinsonii' growing with Micromeria
Crocus korolkowii (Cambridge Bulbs) growing with Penstemon palmeri
Crocus sieberi 'Violet Queen' growing with a native Sedum

[Ragged Robin]

What fabulous crocus appearing in your rock garden, Simon, I covet them all.... but the Crocus biflorus isauricus, C.'Parkinsonii' and  C.korolkowii  are superb - lucky you to have these gems at this time of year - no sign of colour or growth yet here!

[Luc Gilgemyn]

Gorgeous looking Crocus Simon !!!