Telegraph Gardenshop: Autumn crocus
Crocus speciosus
This attractive plant, which looks fabulous planted in grass, is my favourite of the autumn crocuses.
The goblet-shaped, light blue-mauve flowers open out to show delicate dark veining on the petals from September to November. The flowers are followed by narrow, mid-green leaves.
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It is ideal for naturalising in a sunny border among deciduous shrubs, or for scattering through the lawn. Often the earliest autumn crocus to bloom, it increases to form large colonies.
The best time to plant is soon after it is harvested in late July and August. Plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 4in deep in any well-drained soil, including chalk. Where bulbs are planted in grass, do not mow until after the leaves have died back.
Ken Cook, Sara Sciammacco and Chris Campbell report for the Environmental Working Group,
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