Chilean Blue Crocus

These small bulbs are big on show. The blooms open wide, up to 2.5cm. They have a white eye that graduates to a brilliant, 'gentian blue'. They will catch your eye and make you smile. Each bulb sends up one to two flowers and an average two leaves. The flowers stems grow to 10cm.
If their beauty wasn't enough, the Chilean Blue Crocus also have a soft, sweet fragrance.
Chilean Blue Crocus grow best in sharply drained soil, in rock gardens or pots where they can be best appreciated. The bulbs will multiply by division and can be also propagated by seed.
Plant Chilean Blue Crocus 5cm deep in full sun to light shade. They like winter water and to remain relatively dry in dormancy.
Endemic to the Andes in Chile, Chilean Blue Crocus grow best in cool climates. Ensure you protect them from slugs and snails, they aren't cheap and you don't want waste them for fodder. In saying that, while are a little pricy when you see them bloom we doubt you will regret their purchase.

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