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How to Grow and Care for Silvery crocus

Silvery crocus, also known as Autumn crocus

Silvery crocus is generally considered easy to grow, thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Special care points include ensuring protection from excessive moisture to prevent bulb rot and providing a cold period to stimulate blooming. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal intervention once its basic care needs are met.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Silvery crocus

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	3-8

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Varieties of Silvery crocus

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Silvery crocus 'Miss Vain'

Silvery crocus 'Miss Vain' is a cultivar of Silvery crocus. The white flowers are unique to silvery crocus 'Miss Vain', and it’s what makes it a favorite in spring gardens. Another distinction is that the plant only has two leaves and blooms earlier than others in the genus.

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Silvery crocus 'Blue Pearl'

Silvery crocus 'Blue Pearl' is celebrated for its striking, violet-blue petals that emerge early in spring. These blooms, often with a paler center or silvery sheen, sit atop slender, gracefully arching stems. Adaptable to a variety of environments, silvery crocus 'Blue Pearl' flourishes under the partial shelter of deciduous trees, its delicate flowers heralding the transition from winter's dormancy.

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Crocuses 'Tricolor'

Crocuses 'Tricolor' is named for its tri-colored flowers that come in purple, white, and orange. This petite snow crocus cultivar is one of the earliest blooming crocuses available. The blooms are very showy and notable for their size and fragrance.

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Crocuses 'Blue Pearl'

Crocuses 'Blue Pearl' is a popular crocus cultivar which has won the Award of Garden Merit for its beauty, reliability, and hardiness. It grows 8 to 10 cm tall and is admired for the blue-purple flowers for which it is named. This cultivar is a common addition to parks and public gardens.

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