Crocus chrysanthus "Romance" is one of the most romantic crocuses. Its very name speaks for itself. The flowers have a delicate coloration. Lemon-yellow on the outside with a darker center inside. And the most attractive pale grey-blue outer sheen makes it a special flower. This crocus is not only attractive but also reliable. It will delight you at the end of winter.
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 look good in groups in borders, rockeries, and 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 30 cm, then add compost. Since bulbs 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, all around the perimeter. Place the bulbs on top of the sand, pointed ends up. Then carefully fill the hole with soil, without compacting it. The planting depth should be equal to two heights of the bulb. The planting distance between the bulbs is from 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).