Crocus vernus "Flower Record" is one of the most popular large-flowered varieties that blooms among the first with the arrival of spring. The plant forms relatively tall shoots up to 15 cm and narrow elongated dark green leaves with a characteristic light stripe.
The goblet-shaped flowers, of a rich cold blue-purple hue, are adorned with bright yellow stigmas, creating an expressive contrast. Flowering occurs in April, filling the garden with vibrant colors after winter. This variety is perennial, unpretentious, and ideal for flower beds, lawns, and group plantings, creating spectacular spring compositions.
Planting. Soils for planting can be any, but they must be well-drained. Crocuses do not grow in acidic soils. Choose a sunny or partial shade location for planting. Crocuses look great in groups on borders, rockeries, and lawns. You can create whimsical patterns with them. Crocus bulbs are planted from September to December. Prepare the soil for planting in advance. Loosen it to a depth of 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 around 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 soil, without tamping it down. The planting depth should be equal to two times the height of the bulb. 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 lump of earth).