At XXLplant you buy crocus bulbs in the quantity that suits your garden. Crocuses are among the first flowers of the year and bring colour to lawns, borders and pots from February to April. Choose from Ruby Giant, white and blue crocuses and several mixes. Enter your number and the page puts together the best-value bags.
Crocuses are small bulbs with a big effect when you plant plenty of them. In a lawn or under shrubs they form a carpet of purple, white and yellow after a few years. They flower from February to April and give bees pollen early in the year on sunny days.
Plant crocus bulbs from October to mid-December, about 5 to 8 centimetres deep, pointed end up. In a lawn you can scatter them loosely and plant them where they land, which gives a natural look. Do not mow until the crocus leaves have turned yellow. Because you need a lot of bulbs for a full display, the per m² calculator is handy: enter your area and the page puts together the best-value bags.
After the crocuses, daffodils and tulips take over. Plant them together and you will have flowers from February to May. All bulbs come straight from the grower, and you decide how many you order, from a small group to a whole lawn.
Frequently asked questions
When should you plant crocus bulbs?
Crocus bulbs are planted in autumn, from October to mid-December. The bulbs need the winter cold to flower in February, March and April. Ideally, plant them before the ground freezes.
How deep should you plant crocus bulbs?
Plant crocus bulbs about 5 to 8 centimetres deep, pointed end up. Space them a few centimetres apart, in small groups or loosely scattered. In light, sandy soil you can plant them a little deeper.
Can you plant crocuses in a lawn?
Yes, crocuses are very well suited to lawns. Make a hole with a narrow trowel or a dibber, drop in the bulb and press the turf back down. Wait to mow until the leaves have turned yellow and they will come back every year.
How many crocus bulbs do you need per m²?
Crocuses are planted close together, so you need many more per square metre than for tulips or daffodils. The per m² calculator on the product page shows the exact number, and the page puts together the best-value bags.