Crocus "Striped Bird" — is an exceptionally delicate and decorative variety of spring crocus that attracts attention with its elegant flower coloration. The petals combine white and light-lilac shades with contrasting purple stripes, resembling the feathers of a fairytale bird. It is thanks to this refined pattern that the variety received the name Striped Bird. Early flowering makes this crocus a bright accent in the garden when nature is just beginning to awaken after winter.
The plant is perfect for decorating borders, flowerbeds, rock gardens, and natural lawns. The height of the crocus is 10–15 cm. Flowering begins in February and continues until March.
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, on rock gardens, and 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 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, around the entire perimeter. Place the bulbs on top of the sand, with pointed ends facing up. Then carefully fill the hole with soil, without tamping it down. 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 to be watered. They get enough moisture from the soil after the snow melts. Fresh manure is contraindicated for crocuses. Every 4-5 years, crocus "nests" should be divided. If necessary, flowering crocuses can be transplanted (with a clod of earth).