Wild Crocus Bulbs Minimus

Bag of 25 - Bulb Size: 5/+ cm

$14.95

Sale: $7.48

$0.30 Per Bulb

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Quick Overview

Minimus is one of the really striking specie or wild crocus. With a heavy purple flame on pure white, these little jewels literally sparkle in early spring. Great for wildflower gardens.

Bulb Size

5/+

Item Size

Bag of 25 - Bulb Size: 5/+ cm

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Details

SKU	10MIBU25
Botanical Name	Crocus
Common Name	Wild Crocus, Snow Crocus or Specie Crocus
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Plant Type/Life Cycle	Perennial
Primary Flower Color	Purple, White
Bloom Time	Early spring
Light Requirements	Full Sun, Mostly Sunny, Half Sun / Half Shade
Bulb Spacing	16 bulbs per sq. ft.
Planting Season	Fall
Planting Depth	Plant 3" deep
Estimated Mature Height	3-4" tall
Bulb Size	5/+
Soil Moisture	Average, Well Draining
Will Tolerate	Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Suggested Uses	Containers, Borders, Rock Gardens, Easy to Grow, Grow in the Lawn

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Description

Minimus is one of the most striking wild forms of snow crocus. With heavy purple flame on pure white, these little jewels literally sparkle in early spring. Great for wildflower gardens.

These are the ones called 'Snow Crocus' for obvious reasons. They bloom well before the Dutch Crocus, so for a long season of crocus bloom, plant them both. They work almost exactly the same. Unlike the Dutch crocus group of hybrids, these are true 'wild bulbs'--species crocus that grow in the wild in Greece and other areas. Add these jewel-toned beauties to your wildflower collection, and you'll enjoy them for years.

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American MeadowsWild Crocus Bulbs Minimus

4.0

(based on 3 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Low maintenance (3)

Cons

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4/26/2012

5.0

Can't wait to have even more next year!

By Nana

from Barnhart, MO

About Me Avid Gardener

Pros

Long Bloom Time
Low Maintenance
Pest Resistant
Reliable Growth
Vivid Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about American Meadows Wild Crocus Bulbs Minimus:

What a great way to liven up the flower beds up close to the house or along the walkway. I get so excited in the spring when the bulbs start to brighten up the boring winter flower beds. Cant wait till next year to have even more popping up around the shrubs!

6/3/2011

2.0

Disappointing

By sarowen

from Borger, TX

About Me Avid Gardener

Pros

Low Maintenance

Cons

Colors Not As Expected
Short Bloom Time

Best Uses

Comments about American Meadows Wild Crocus Bulbs Minimus:

I was incredibly disappointed with these bulbs. The flowers didn't end up looking nearly as vibrant and colorful as those in the picture. Mine were purple on the outside before they opened, but when they opened they were solid white with an orange pistil. They definitely didn't look like I expected them to look based upon the photo. The only good thing about them, in my opinion, is that most of them came up.

2/2/2011

5.0

So Cute!

By FlowerBabe

from San Leandro, CA

About Me Getting Started

Pros

Low Maintenance
Reliable Growth
Vivid Colors

Cons

Best Uses

Large Areas

Comments about American Meadows Wild Crocus Bulbs Minimus:

I was lame last year and didn't get these in the ground until early November, and even then, I just kind of pulled the soil back and dropped them in. We have heavy clay soil, and I really didn't expect them to grow. I'd actually forgotten about them! Now it's spring and wee little purple blooms are appearing in the lawn, even under the tree in full shade! This was by far my easiest gardening experience. Next fall, I'll plant twice as many, and give a little more love to the planting process.

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As soon as your order is placed you will receive a confirmation email. You will receive a second email the day your order ships telling you how it has been sent. Fall bulbs are shipped at the proper planting time for your hardiness zone. Perennial orders may arrive separately from bulbs and seeds. If your order requires more than one shipment, there is no additional shipping charge. See our Shipping Information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information. If you need express shipping or have any questions, please call Customer Service toll-free at (877) 270-5187 or Contact Us by email.