Wallace’s stock a variety of crocus bulbs

WALLACE’S stock a variety of CROCUS bulbs. Crocuses are bright and beautiful and a fantastic way to attract bees to your garden in early spring. They have low-growing, clump-forming colourful cup shaped flowers and are often mass planted in drifts. Crocus bursting open for the early sunshine is one of the true joys of spring. Bulbs are planted in the autumn for spring flowering. Crocuses are prolific and will propagate themselves. New bulbs can be separated and replanted to grow new flowers. If transplanting crocuses, do so after they have finished flowering but when the plants are still green. This will give them time to establish themselves before they go dormant again.

Crocuses need direct sunlight to open reliably so choose a spot that gets as much sun as possible. If they don’t have enough sun they will only partially open which spoils the effect.

They do perform well under deciduous trees because they bloom so early so there are few leaves on the trees to provide shade.

Plant bulbs around three inches deep and space them out a few inches apart.

Crocuses look best when they look natural. For a natural effect, scatter the bulbs on the ground and plant them wherever they fall. Or, plant large drifts weaving through the garden.

They also work well in alpine or rock gardens. A little tip from the knowledgeable staff - try sprinkling chilli powder over the soil above the bulbs as if you live near woodlands, squirrels, pheasants and pigeons can get a taste for the bulbs for their dinner. This keeps them at bay but bear in mind it will be washed away every time it rains! A garden is an ever ending joy even with the work that goes into maintaining it. Wallace’s Garden Centre are on hand to help all year round!