Crocus vernus - Purple Potted Crocus Bulbs

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*Sprouts of Bristol - Kingsdown, BS6 5UD
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2 Kingsdown Parade
Bristol BS6 5UD
United Kingdom

+441179294158

£5.00
 

These vibrant spring-blooming bulbs produce goblet-shaped purple flowers that bring life to gardens in late winter and early spring. Crocuses are a classic choice for naturalising in lawns, rockeries, or borders, offering a stunning display of colour when little else is flowering. Hardy to -15°C, they are perfect for adding a cheerful touch to small and large gardens alike.

Purple crocuses are a versatile and low-maintenance choice, ideal for creating drifts of early spring colour. Their ability to thrive in a variety of conditions makes them a reliable favourite for gardeners, and their blooms are one of the first sources of nectar for pollinators emerging after winter.

Perennial

Compact, clump-forming

Flowers: Late winter to early spring

Foliage: Spring to early summer

 

Scientific Name
Crocus vernus (crocus, variety: purple)

Common Name
Purple Crocus, Dutch Crocus

Origin
Native to alpine meadows and woodland edges of Europe and the Mediterranean.

Pruning Tips
Deadheading is not necessary, as the flowers fade naturally. Allow the foliage to die back completely before removing to ensure the bulb stores energy for next year’s blooms.

Wildlife Value
A vital nectar source for early pollinators like bees.

Positioning
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Perfect for planting in lawns, borders, or under deciduous trees where they can naturalise.

Water
Water moderately during active growth in spring, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering once the foliage begins to die back.

Soil
Prefers light, well-drained soil. Avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions.

Food
Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring when growth begins to support strong blooms.

Pet-safe
Mildly toxic if ingested, so plant away from areas frequented by pets.

Sprouts Top Tips
Plant in clusters of 10–15 bulbs for a naturalistic effect, and combine with snowdrops or daffodils for layered spring interest. Crocuses naturalise beautifully, so let them multiply over time for an increasingly vibrant display.

 

 
Crocus vernus - Purple Potted Crocus Bulbs
£5.00

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If you have any questions, please check out the below or get in touch via our contact form

We're devoted to sending our customers quality plants with the best service around. Every plant is backed by our 7-day guarantee, so they arrive in good health.

Our team takes extra steps when prepping plants for transportation, but they're still sensitive to changes, so there may be minor cosmetic issues. We always aim to photograph and disclose any flaws before shipping, but a living creature travelling across the country in a box can take a hot minute to adjust to its new life.

If you have any issues within 7 days of receiving your order, holler at our customer support team on our contact form with your order details and some pics of the issue. After the guarantee has expired, though, we can't refund as we can't guarantee care and environmental factors. If you repot the plant during the 7 days, the guarantee is void.

We have been sending plants up and down the country for many year now and we like to think we have our way down to an art.

We protect the plant from falling out of the soil with tissue paper and tape if needed, then we wrap the plant in corrugated cardboard, and sometimes we protect the leaves with extra tissue paper if required. This is then placed into a box and if there is any empty space, we fill this with void fill to stop the plants moving around inside the box. Sometimes we will write a note on your packing slip to water the plant on arrival, so please look out for this. This is due a freshly watered plant going in a box will not only be soggy, but as the plant is in darkness this can sometimes make the plant unhappy when just freshly watered.

If your plant arrives to you unhappy, please send us a photo of the plant and packaging if relevant straight away, so we can advise you.

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We do offer a Tracked48 Large Letter option for £2.99, and Tracked24 for £1 extra, but this only applies to products less than 2.5cm thick.

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We cannot give an idea of time, but if you would prefer delivery on a certain date (Monday - Friday) please get in touch or leave a note at check out with your preferred delivery date and we will do our best to accommodate your request.

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We do not offer free returns, but if you are unhappy with your delivery, please get in touch. If your parcel or order has been damaged, please take photos and send these over to our team so we can look into this for you.

If you have ordered an item and you would like to exchange it, we should be able to do this for you. There may be an extra charge for delivery, but get in touch to discuss. For plants there is a 7 day return policy and 30 days for everything else, apart from sale items which are none returnable. 

You can return or exchange in our Bristol shop for free.

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