Color: Vibrant purple, violet, yellow, and white, often with striking stripes or contrasting throats.
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Fragrance: Light and sweet, subtle in early spring air.
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Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Attracts early bees and pollinators; moderately resistant to deer and rabbits but may be dug by squirrels.
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Planting Zone: Hardy in USDA zones 3–8.
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Sun Preferences: Full sun to partial shade; best flowering with at least 6 hours of sun daily.
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Drought Tolerance: Good once established; tolerates dry summer dormancy.
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Height/Spread: Grows 4–6 inches tall and spreads 2–4 inches wide.
Bulb Planting Instructions (Jumbo Crocus)
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Timing: Plant bulbs in fall, about 6–8 weeks before the ground freezes.
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Location: Choose well-drained soil in sunny to lightly shaded spots; excellent for naturalizing in lawns or under deciduous trees.
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Depth & Position: Plant bulbs 3–4 inches deep with the pointed end facing up.
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Spacing: Space bulbs 3 inches apart for a dense carpet of color.
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Watering: Water after planting to settle soil and encourage root growth. No extra watering is needed during dormancy.
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Care: Allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally after bloom; this recharges the bulbs for next year. Avoid mowing lawn plantings until leaves fade.
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Maintenance: Leave bulbs in place to naturalize and multiply over time; divide clumps after several years if overcrowded.
🌸 Jumbo Crocus are a hardy, colorful, and pollinator-friendly way to kick off the spring season with bold early blooms and minimal care.
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