What is Crocus?
Crocus is a large genus of plants in the Iris family. These plants are reproduced by Corm, structures similar to the nature of onions and rhizomes, and are probably the most famous for their early flowering habit. The appearance of Crocuses refers to the end of winter in many communities, with these striking and small bulbs a month after the winter solstice in some areas of the world. In addition to being welcoming guests in the garden, crocuses are also very easy to grow, which is very popular with gardeners. Flowers come in a series of colors including white, purple and yellow, some flowers are bicolored or varied. Flowers usually form deep trumpets with bright yellow sticks. The bright color often excels live in the garden, because most other leaves are sleeping when crocuses begin to bloom.
One kind of crocus, c. sativus , is used in the production of Saffron, known spice in the Middle East. Other varieties Crocus do not have to produce spices, but are still quite beautiful. Gardeners should note thatIn addition to saffron Crocus, stigmy is usually toxic and should not be consumed. Crockers prefer full sun and well -drained soil, but will tolerate almost any conditions behind it. Ideally, the bulbs should be divided every three to five years, although they multiply happily without they are separated until they are densely crowded.
People who want to grow crocuses should plant them in the autumn to have a chance to print and get used to the climate. Many people mulch crocuses to protect them in extremely cold climates, although crocuses can be seen how they grow through snow and ice coatings, illustrate the fact that mulch is not strictly necessary. Because the flowers are small, it is good to plant a Corms near the roads or near the house to make them easy to see when they start to open at the end of the winter.
Crocuses grow natively in Europe, Africa and Asia. People have grown them since bronze, which makes them one of the oldest decorative flowers in continuous cultivation. Many crocuses availableDutch cultivars are for modern gardeners, thanks to the centuries of Dutch rule of bulb, rhizome and Corm Industries. Gardens suppliers usually store crocuses and can also order them by mail or ask other gardeners when they divide their Corm.