Crocus — Bulbs
Crocus
Full sun, light watering — fully hardy.
- Plant out
- Sep
- In flower
- Feb, Mar
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Low
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Hardiness
- H6
- Season
- spring
- Height
- 10 cm
- Spacing
- 8 cm
- Pets
- Toxic to pets
- Bee friendly
- Bee friendly
Growing notes
Grows to up to 10 cm. Space about 8cm apart. In flower Feb-Mar.
Toxic to pets
Spring crocus bulbs are ornamental and not for eating; the trade body rates them low toxicity for people, but a large amount is still a concern, so keep bulbs away from children and never store them with food, and don't confuse this plant with the severely poisonous autumn crocus (Colchicum). In dogs and cats eating the plant causes a mild stomach upset. If a person eats a lot, get medical advice; if a pet eats any, contact a vet.
→ NHS 111 for a person; your vet or the Animal PoisonLine for an animal