Snow crocus 'Ard Schenk' (Crocus 'Ard Schenk')

Snow crocus 'Ard Schenk'

Snow crocus 'Ard Schenk' was named after Ard Schenk, who was a speed skater. The perennial bulbs are known for multiplying and creating lotus-like blooms in spring with white petals that surround a yellow center. Gardeners often add this to their yard alongside tulips and daffodils.

Scientific classification

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2 cm to 5 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

White, Yellow

Flower Color

Summer dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Snow crocus 'Ard Schenk'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Regularly water snow crocus 'Ard Schenk' in spring and fall, up to 12 mm weekly, keeping soil moist but not soggy to prevent rot. Water during winter if no snow is present. Minimal watering is required during summer dormancy, avoiding dry planting beds in fall.

Fertilize: To achieve larger stigma and petal size for snow crocus 'Ard Schenk', fertilize twice: once in fall for root development and early spring for leaf growth. Use a slow-release, water-soluble NPK (5:10:5) granular fertilizer, ensuring it doesn't contact the corms directly to prevent rot.

Pruning: Snow crocus 'Ard Schenk' is a low-growing, early-blooming plant that thrives with spring pruning after flowering. Remove spent blooms and unhealthy foliage to promote future blooming and prevent disease. Regular inspection and trimming support vigorous growth and a tidy look.

Propagation: After collecting stigma threads from snow crocus 'Ard Schenk', allow the foliage to wither, leaving behind corms that can multiply. Newly harvested corms can be stored for up to 4 years in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place, avoiding direct sunlight and high temperatures to maintain viability.

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