Crocuses bring a burst of colour to the garden in spring and autumn. Carpets of the small purple, yellow and white flowering corms make a joyful display from late winter onwards. They also provide a much-needed source of nectar and pollen for pollinating insects just emerging from hibernation. Native to Eastern Europe, crocuses are easy to grow spring bulbs and are well-suited to growing in pots, and naturalising in grass.

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How to grow crocuses

Plant crocus corms in moist but well-drained soil in full sun, planting the corms at a depth of three times their own size. You can grow crocus at the front of a border, naturalised in grass or in pots. Always let the foliage die back completely after flowering.

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