Max J.
11.09.2026
Het wortelgedeelte was vochtig zonder doorweekt te zijn. De nette toestand van de scheuten viel als eerste op. Dat detail gaf een verzorgde indruk.
Crocus vernus "Whale Shark"
5.0(22)
€6.45
Plant Size:
7/8
Company name: AGRO-MARKET BV
Commercial register: 42096479
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VAT: NL869700212B01
Phytosanitary registration: NL-643488391
Package Content:
15 bulbs
Out of stock
SKU: 12282
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Description
Crocus vernus "Whale Shark" is an impressive variety of spring crocus that attracts attention with its deep, purple color. This miniature yet extremely decorative plant will be a bright adornment for a spring garden when most flowers are just beginning to wake up.
The flowers are goblet-shaped, quite large for crocuses, with dense petals of a rich purple color. Darker veins on the petals give the flowers an exquisite depth, creating a visual effect of texture. Thanks to its noble shade and clear shape, Whale Shark looks very stylish and modern in any composition.
This variety is perfect for group planting in flowerbeds, rockeries, lawns, or under trees, where it creates vibrant splashes of color. It pairs perfectly with other early-flowering plants — snowdrops, chionodoxa, muscari. Crocuses love sunny or semi-shaded locations. After flowering, leave the leaves until they completely die back — they nourish the bulb for the next season.
Specifications
ColorWhite, Purple
Flowering PeriodMarch, February
Mature Height10-20 cm
Frost resistanceHigh
LightingGrows in partial shade, Light side recommended
Quantity per pack15 bulbs per pack
Bulb size7/8
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João C.
20.06.2026
O operador respondeu à minha pergunta sem usar uma frase genérica. A explicação foi curta, mas suficientemente concreta.
SemillaHierba61
29.04.2026
Había salido muy poca tierra del recipiente. La planta no podía moverse libremente dentro de la caja. Era algo pequeño, pero lo noté enseguida.
terrazza_quiete90
06.03.2026
La protezione si rimuoveva facilmente durante l'apertura. Il materiale protettivo era usato nei punti davvero utili. Le radici avevano conservato sufficiente umidità.
Elisa R.
06.03.2026
Nel pacco era presente Crocus vernus "Whale Shark". L'operatore ha risposto senza usare una frase generica. Le opzioni disponibili sono state spiegate con parole semplici.
Antoine Rousseau
04.03.2026
Les racines et la partie aérienne paraissaient équilibrées. Je m'intéressais surtout à Crocus vernus "Whale Shark". Les feuilles présentes avaient peu frotté pendant le trajet.
sprout_willow91
14.02.2026
A small fresh sign appeared at one of the growing points. The plant recovered from the journey soon after unpacking. The experience matched what I expected from the description.
Johanna M.
10.02.2026
Der Artikel in dieser Bestellung war Crocus vernus "Whale Shark". Die Pflanze war im Karton sicher fixiert. Aus dem Behälter war nur wenig Erde ausgetreten.
Emily
18.01.2026
The parcel arrived within the expected window. The main item in this parcel was Crocus vernus "Whale Shark". There was no need to chase the order by phone.
Iván O.
08.12.2025
Mi paquete contenía Crocus vernus "Whale Shark". Nada parecía aplastado, roto o demasiado seco. La planta parecía preparada para el transporte con cuidado.
Rui
06.12.2025
Escolhi Crocus vernus "Whale Shark" depois de comparar várias opções. A primeira reação após a plantação foi regular. A zona das raízes assentou sem manuseamento adicional.
Daniel
03.12.2025
Der Wurzelbereich war feucht, aber nicht vernässt. Die Pflanze kam ohne sichtbare Transportschäden an. Unter diesen Bedingungen würde ich noch eine Sorte bestellen.
Jorge Álvarez
20.11.2025
El operador respondió a mi pregunta sin usar una frase genérica. Los datos de la confirmación coincidían con la conversación. En general, esta parte de la compra fue sencilla.
Hannah S.
15.11.2025
Die Artikel blieben im Paket richtig zugeordnet. Im Karton schien nichts vertauscht worden zu sein. Insgesamt war dieser Teil der Bestellung unkompliziert.
hedge_quiet38
14.11.2025
The roots still had enough moisture after the journey. The parcel was packed neatly rather than filled at random. The experience matched what I expected from the description.
Clara A.
16.10.2025
Pour l'instant, je laisse la plante s'installer naturellement. Une saison complète donnera une image plus juste.
Alex
03.09.2025
Jako pierwszy chciałem obejrzeć produkt Crocus vernus "Whale Shark". Roślina była dobrze unieruchomiona w kartonie. Każdy element dało się wyjąć bez ciągnięcia za roślinę.
planta_flor
26.07.2025
As etiquetas continuavam visíveis dentro da caixa. O vaso e os caules estavam apoiados separadamente. Cada artigo podia ser retirado sem puxar pela planta.
Marcin Maj
09.07.2025
Etykieta odmiany zgadzała się z zamówieniem. Oznaczenie nie odpadło podczas rozpakowywania. Nie musiałem ponownie kontaktować się ze sklepem.
Natalia Jabłoński
25.06.2025
Po umieszczeniu w ziemi nie pojawiło się nagłe przesuszenie. Roślina szybko odzyskała formę po rozpakowaniu. Doświadczenie odpowiadało temu, czego oczekiwałem po opisie.
Jules M.
18.05.2025
Les articles étaient restés dans les bons groupes. La vérification de la commande a pris seulement quelques minutes. Les articles proches visuellement restaient faciles à distinguer.
Maud Hendriks
18.04.2025
De plant zat stevig vast in de doos. De variëteit op mijn bestelling was Crocus vernus "Whale Shark". De bescherming liet zich netjes verwijderen.
Crocus vernus "Whale Shark"
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ANNA SEA
22.09.2026
Ich habe zum ersten Mal hier bestellt und mich für Blumenzwiebeln entschieden. Die Website ist sehr übersichtlich und einfach zu bedienen, und die Lieferung ging wirklich schnell. Ich würde mich freuen, wenn das Sortiment an blühenden Sträuchern in Zukunft noch etwas größer wird. Ansonsten bin ich sehr zufrieden – alle…
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15.09.2026
Des semis de delphiniums, un hybride et deux éponges, sont arrivés.Bien emballé, arrivé rapidement en bon état.Ce n'est pas la première fois que je commande --- le magasin et les employés sont très responsables. Merci et je recommande Argo-market, achetez et vous ne le regretterez pas