Crocus chrysanthus "Romance" is one of the most romantic crocuses. Its very name speaks for itself. The flowers have a delicate coloring. Lemon-yellow on the outside with a darker center inside. And the most attractive pale grey-blue external sheen makes it a special flower. This crocus is not only attractive but also reliable. It will delight you already at the end of winter.
Planting
Planting. Soils for planting can be any, but they must be well-drained. Crocuses do not grow in acidic soils. Choose a sunny or semi-shady spot for planting. Crocuses are good in groups in borders, rockeries, on lawns. You can create whimsical patterns with them. Crocus bulbs are planted from September to the end of December. Prepare the soil for planting in advance. Loosen it to a depth of up to 30 cm, then add compost. 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, no more than 2 cm high, around the entire perimeter. Place the bulbs on top of the sand, with pointed ends facing up. Then carefully cover the hole with soil, without compacting it. The planting depth should be equal to two bulb heights. The planting distance between bulbs is 3 to 10 cm.
Care. Crocuses are undemanding in care. They do not need watering. They get enough moisture from 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).