Crocus chrysanthus "Fuscotinctus" is a bulbous plant of the Iris family. Dark green leaves with a white stripe in the middle grow from the corm along with the flowers. Barely noticeable transparent scales are visible on the lower part of the shoots. Unisexual bright yellow sunny flowers with a brown edge have 6 petals. An adult plant grows up to 10 cm. They open the season of flowering plants immediately after the snow melts.
Crocuses are characterized by a light, delicate aroma. One of the distinguishing features of the Fuscotinctus variety is its long, early flowering in March, which can last about 15-20 days. The flowers attract insects and are capable of self-seeding.
Planting. Soils for planting can be any, but they must be well-drained. Crocuses do not grow on acidic soils. The planting site is chosen sunny or semi-shady. Crocuses look good in groups in borders, on rockeries, on lawns. You can create whimsical patterns from them. Crocus bulbs are planted from September to the end of December. The soil for planting is prepared in advance. It is loosened to a depth of 30 cm, then compost is added. Since bulbous plants are too sensitive to moisture, they can be planted in sand. To do this, dig a hole with a flat bottom and a size, for example, 5 cm wide and 30 cm long. Then pour a thin layer of sand along the entire perimeter, no more than 2 cm high. Place the bulbs on top of the sand, with the pointed ends facing up. Then carefully fill the hole with earth, without compacting it. The planting depth should be equal to two bulb heights. The planting distance between the bulbs is 3 to 10 cm.
Care. Crocuses are undemanding in care. They do not need watering. They have enough moisture in the soil after the snow melts. Fresh manure is contraindicated for crocuses. Every 4-5 years, crocus "nests" need to be divided. If necessary, flowering crocuses can be transplanted (with a clod of earth).