Crocus vernus "Jeanne d'Arc" - these miniature perennial crocuses impress with their magnificence and abundant flowering, which is why they are so popular and loved by florists. Beautiful flowers appear with the first warm days and bring a spring mood.
Appearance and fragrance
Crocus Jeanne d'Arc belongs to the large-flowered group and is considered one of the best among varieties with white coloration. Slight lilac veins are visible on the slightly rounded petals. The pistils are brightly orange-colored. The leaves are narrow, elongated, form from the corm and have a dark green color with a white stripe in the middle.
Planting (Crocus Jeanne d'Arc)
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 great in groups in borders, on rockeries, and on 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, no more than 2 cm high, around the entire perimeter. Place the bulbs on top of the sand, with their pointed ends facing up. Then carefully fill the hole with soil, without compacting it. The planting depth should be equal to two bulb heights. The planting distance between bulbs is from 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).