Dutch crocus 'Pickwick' (Crocus 'Pickwick')

Dutch crocus 'Pickwick'

Also known as: White crocus 'Pickwick', Giant crocus 'Pickwick'

Loved for its white-striped lilac blossoms, dutch crocus 'Pickwick' is a long-lasting, large Crocus vernus cultivar that blooms earlier in the year, making it unique and desirable in equal parts. It's unknown why dutch crocus 'Pickwick' is called "Pickwick," but this doesn't bother gardeners who use this spring flower in abundance.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

Spring, Late winter

Bloom Time

15 cm

Plant Height

10 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Dutch crocus 'Pickwick'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Thriving in alpine meadows, dutch crocus 'Pickwick' prefers well-drained soils and moderate hydration, requiring weekly watering. As an early spring bloomer, its flowering is influenced by melting snow, which provides essential moisture after winter dormancy.

Fertilize: Dutch crocus 'Pickwick' benefits from fertilization to enhance stigma and petal size, with recommended applications in fall and early spring. Utilize a slow-release, water-soluble NPK (5:10:5) fertilizer mixed into planting soil, ensuring it doesn't contact corms directly to prevent rotting.

Pruning: Dutch crocus 'Pickwick' showcases vibrant spring flowers. Prune minimally by removing spent blooms in early to late spring to promote growth. Delay cutting back foliage until it has completely yellowed, as it aids in nutrient storage for the upcoming growing season.

Propagation: Dutch crocus 'Pickwick', from the Iris family, features striking striped petals. To propagate, gardeners should divide corms after foliage dies, then replant. Optimal soil conditions with well-draining, nutrient-rich organic matter are essential for successful growth and a vibrant display in the next season.

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Common Pests & Diseases

Leafhopper Dodder Leaf wilting Dark blotch Leaf rot Caterpillar Leaf beetle Mealybug Flower withering Flower wilting Whitefly Spider mite Aphid Thrips Weevil Scale insect

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