Crocus dispathaceus (price per 4 seeds)
Family:
It is probably one one of the Crocus species in cultivation with the darkest color. The long thin petals are dark purple with a white throught.
Sowing instructions: Seed is sown in autumn, thinly, in deep (min. 10 cm) seed trays, to allow for root development. The soil medium should be well drained, a recommended mix being 2 parts sand : 2 parts compost : 1 part loam or equal parts sand and compost, and the seeds should be planted 3-4 mm deep, covered with clean sand and kept moist and lightly shaded.
Locality: Ex Hort. Harvest: August 2024