Crocuses

Why choose crocuses?

Early bloomers and food source for bees: Crocuses are one of the earliest flowering bulbous plants. They start showing their colourful heads from as early as late February to early March. Their flowers open wide, making it easy for bees and bumblebees to collect pollen and nectar. This makes crocuses a valuable food source for these beneficial insects, that are hard at work looking for food in early spring. Read more about our sweet little friends here.
Easy to maintain and naturalise: Crocuses are very easy to grow and require minimal maintenance. They thrive in both sunny and semi-shaded areas, such as under trees and shrubs. What's more, crocuses are ideal for naturalising, meaning they proliferate every year and provide an ever-growing floral display. Plant them and enjoy their cheerful blooms year after year without any extra work.
An abundance of colours: Although crocuses are often associated with the colours blue and purple, there are beautiful varieties of yellow and white too. This diversity of colours means you can create beautiful combinations to brighten up your garden. Whether you opt for a massive display of plants for a striking colour spectacle or small groups scattered through the garden, crocuses always create an impressive effect.

Planting crocuses

Planting crocus bulbs is a simple and rewarding process. To start with, you need to find the right spot for the crocuses. It has to blend into your garden, of course, but ultimately you also want to see the best results. As such, permeable soil in a sunny or semi-shaded spot is best. You may also want to add some organic fertiliser so that the bulbs can establish themselves well and grow to their full potential.
The planting depth is 2-3 times the height of the bulb, with the tip pointing upwards. Beyond that, keep a distance of 5 to 10 centimetres between them so that they can grow to their full potential and do not get in each other's way.
Needless to say, you cannot plant the bulbs all year round. The best time is from September to December, before the ground freezes. This allows them to take root in time before winter sets in. Water them well after planting and keep the soil moist during dry periods. That way, you'll be sure to enjoy the crocuses in your spring garden.
If you want to read more about planting bulbs, see this gardening tip.

Enjoy a colourful spring garden

Crocuses are perfect not only for borders and flower beds, but also for pots and baskets. Plant them in groups for a spectacular show of colour or combine them with other spring bloomers such as daffodils and hyacinths for a varied and vibrant garden. Crocuses are also ideal for planting on the lawn, where they will provide a beautiful carpet of colour once the snow melts.
We also have some good, fun tips for planting bulbs in pots and containers!
At Natural Bulbs, we believe in the importance of organically grown bulbs for a healthy garden and thriving biodiversity. By choosing our organic crocus bulbs, you will avoid harmful pesticides and support a healthy habitat for bees and other beneficial insects.

Create your perfect spring garden

Without crocuses, your garden is simply not complete. These cheerful flowers not only add colour and joy, but also bring a sense of renewal and optimism after the dark winter months. Order your organic crocus bulbs from Natural Bulbs today and get ready for a colourful, vibrant spring!
Thanks to the care and thought we invest in our organic cultivation; we guarantee that you and nature will be happy with our flowering crocuses. So, what are you waiting for? Start planning your spring garden today and be enchanted by the timeless beauty to be found in crocuses.