{"product_id":"crocus-pickwick-bulbs","title":"Crocus 'Pickwick' ( Bulbs)","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDutch Crocus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrance \u0026amp; Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrocus 'Pickwick' \u003c\/strong\u003eproduces abundant blooms with \u003cem\u003elavender-blue and white petals\u003c\/em\u003e contrasted by vivid orange stamens. Its large flowers, emerging alongside leaves, have a shimmering texture characteristic of the Crocus vernus group. Known for its notably oversized florets, this variety displays attractive striped lilac-white blossoms and is one of the earliest spring bloomers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering occurs from January to February in plains and February to March in hilly regions. For best results, plant the bulbs between October and November in both plains and hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet your spring-blooming crocuses in the ground after the weather cools down in the fall, but before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocus corms can be planted just about anywhere as long as they get full to partial sun and well-drained soil. They’re good to go under deciduous trees, where they’ll get enough sunlight before most trees have fully leafed out. Don’t plant in dense shade, such as on the north side of structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace corms 3 to 4 inches deep, about 3 inches apart and with their pointy ends up. Arrange them in small groups of 9 to 10 per square foot, or in large drifts. Cover with soil level to the surface so water won’t puddle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you find you need to deter pests like mice or voles from eating your newly planted corms, crushed seashells, oyster shells or eggshells can be added to the planting holes. Water the area well after planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocuses don’t require any pruning, simply let the foliage die back after blooming and then remove it. It’s important to let it die back naturally, as it is storing food and energy for next season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor best effect, plant in drifts of 20 or more bulbs. Crocus naturalize well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat in pots as well as gardens, the Iris is also used around water and as a feature softening rock landscaping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"5 \/ Lavender","offer_id":47809564082370,"sku":"BXLIY 8003934060735","price":8.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/5404\/5634\/files\/Crocus_Pickwick_flower.jpg?v=1781506354","url":"https:\/\/mybageechaplants.com\/products\/crocus-pickwick-bulbs","provider":"myBageecha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}