Whale Shark Dutch Crocus
SKU: AM022770
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Overview
• Whale Shark Dutch Crocus is a supersized beauty—These colossal crocuses deliver a purple punch to the early-spring garden.
• Early Pollinator Favorite—Offers crucial nectar for bees and pollinators just waking from winter slumber.
• Naturalizes Easily—Spreads gently over time, creating a sea of purple delight, perfect for drifts through the border, or tucked throughout a lawn.
key features
Botanical Name
Crocus vernus 'Whale Shark'
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Easy To Grow, Naturalizes, Mass Plantings, Container Planting, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average
Mature Height
4-6" tall
Bulb Spacing
2-4" apart
Bloom Time
Early spring
SKU
AM022770
Description
Dive into the early spring season with Whale Shark Dutch Crocus, a giant among early bloomers. With large, cup-shaped flowers in rich shades of purple, this variety makes a bold first impression as winter retreats. The two-tone effect—deep violet central petals surrounded by cool blue lavender —adds oceanic intrigue to any spring display.
Plant in drifts for dramatic impact or tuck into turf, borders, and under trees for a splash of spring surprise. Not only does it charm the eye, but it’s also a critical early food source for pollinators emerging from dormancy.
