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Crocus vernus 'Pickwick'

Family Iridaceae
Plant Type "bulb, corm or tuber"
Zone USDA:   3a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Spread 5 - 15 cm (2 - 6 in)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The "bulb, corm or tuber" Crocus vernus 'Pickwick' (Spring crocus) yields showy and greyish fuchsia blossoms during mid-spring. This plant has foliage that is variegated and striped dark green and white in colour.
Typical Uses Cut flowers.
Cautions Be advised that Crocus vernus 'Pickwick' (Spring crocus) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.