Crocus Bulbs - Pickwick

10 Bulb Bag This is a pre-order item that is expected to ship in Late October to November for fall planting. Other seeds, supplies, or kits ordered with this product will ship separately. This product only ships to the lower 48 states. No shipping outside the USA. 58-84 Days to maturity. Fall Planting. Spring Blooming Crocus vernus. Pickwick Crocus Flower Bulbs. Non-GMO, hybrid. Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts pollinators. Displays silver-lilac blooms with bold, darker lilac stripes in early spring. This is one of the most distinctive and recognizable crocus varieties available. Recommended for growing in flower beds, borders, containers, and naturalized plantings. Pickwick is a Dutch Large Flowering crocus, producing larger blooms than most other crocus types. It is extremely vigorous and long-lived, spreading steadily year after year. The cup-shaped flowers open wide in sunlight and close at night and on cloudy days, giving them an almost animated quality in the garden.   Latin Name: Crocus vernus Hardiness Zone: Perennial in zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Planting Depth: 4 inches Plant Spacing: 3-4 inches Plant Height: 4-6 inches Plant Width: 2-4 inches Plant Spread: 2-4 inches Growth Habit: Low-growing, clumping Soil Preference: Well-drained, average to moderately fertile soil. Tolerates a range of soil types as long as drainage is good. Temperature Preference: 30-70 F Light Preference: Full Sun to Partial Shade Pests and Diseases: Generally trouble-free. Squirrels and other small rodents may occasionally dig up corms. Deer and rabbit resistant. Pickwick Crocus Color: Silver-lilac with dark lilac stripes Bloom Time: Early Spring Easy/Hard: Easy Direct Sow: Yes, direct sow. Start Indoors: No Landscape Use: Borders, beds, mass plantings, containers, naturalized lawns, and woodland gardens Tolerance: Cold, humidity, and high altitude Growing Non-GMO Pickwick Crocus Flower Bulbs Plant Pickwick corms in the fall, about 4 inches deep with the pointed end facing up, spaced 3-4 inches apart. Well-drained soil is the most important condition for success — crocuses are prone to rot in soggy ground, so amend heavy clay soils with compost or sand before planting. Full sun produces the most vigorous blooms, though partial shade is tolerated and will help the flowers last a bit longer. Pickwick benefits from a cold period, which it receives naturally when planted outdoors in the fall. Water well after planting to help the corms establish roots before winter, then apply a layer of mulch to protect them from extreme temperature swings. Crocus requires very little ongoing care. Deadheading is not necessary. After blooming, allow the foliage to die back on its own — it is recharging the corm for the following season and should not be cut back early. Pickwick naturalizes readily, spreading over time by corm offsets into increasingly dense and impressive drifts. If clumps become overcrowded after several years and blooming declines, lift and divide them after the foliage has died back in late spring or early summer. Pickwick Crocus in the Flower Garden Pickwick is one of the first bulbs to bloom each spring, often pushing up through the last of the snow before any other plants have stirred. Its silver-lilac petals with bold, darker stripes make it one of the most visually distinctive crocus varieties — easy to identify and striking in mass plantings. The cup-shaped flowers open fully in bright sun and close at night and on overcast days, making them a dynamic and lively presence in the early spring garden. Bees are among the first pollinators to emerge in spring, and crocuses are one of their earliest and most important nectar sources of the season. Landscape Use of Pickwick Crocus Pickwick is well-suited to borders, edging, rock gardens, and containers, and is an excellent choice for naturalizing in lawns and under deciduous trees. Because the foliage is low and dies back before most grasses resume active growth, it can be planted in turf areas with minimal interference. It pairs naturally with other early spring bulbs — try it alongside daffodils, grape hyacinths, or early tulips for a succession of color. For the most dramatic effect, plant in large drifts of twenty or more corms. About Pickwick Crocus Garden Bulbs Pickwick belongs to the Dutch Large Flowering group of Crocus vernus, a class developed from wild crocus native to the high alpine regions of Europe — the Pyrenees, Alps, and Carpathians. Dutch Large Flowering crocuses produce bigger blooms than species crocus and typically flower about two weeks later in the season. The genus name Crocus derives from krokos, the ancient Greek name for saffron, a close relative. The species name vernus simply means "of spring," a fitting description for one of the season's earliest bloomers. Crocus flowers are not recommended for consumption by humans or pets. The corms, in particular, can be toxic if ingested and should be kept away from dogs and cats. Make Planting Bulbs Easy with a Bulb Planter Hand Tool! Tips From Our Gardeners Squirrels are the one real enemy of crocus corms. If they are a problem in your garden, try planting the corms under a layer of wire mesh just below the soil surface — the shoots come up through it just fine, but the squirrels cannot dig the corms out. - Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer Pickwick Crocus Flower Bulbs Per Package: 10 Bulb Bag Non-GMO Pickwick Crocus Bulbs are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.