Dutch crocus 'Remembrance' (Crocus 'Remembrance')

Dutch crocus 'Remembrance'

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

Dutch crocus 'Remembrance' offers corms of upright cup-like and uniquely dark blue-purple flowers that have a glossy silvery tinge. Foliage is a deep green. It is a cultivar of the Dutch crocus. The name may indicate a way for gardeners to ‘remember’ spring. Gardeners love this crocus for its extra-large flowers. Dutch crocus 'Remembrance' also naturally multiplies and comes back year after year with no maintenance required.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

15 cm

Plant Height

5 cm

Spread

Green

Leaf Color

Purple, Gray, Silver

Flower Color

Winter dormancy

Dormancy

Care Guide for Dutch crocus 'Remembrance'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Water dutch crocus 'Remembrance' regularly in spring and fall, and occasionally in winter without snow. During dormancy in summer, minimal watering is needed. After planting, water immediately; maintain moisture with weekly watering of 12 mm during growth, avoiding drying out in fall to prevent rot.

Fertilize: To enhance stigma and petal size, fertilize dutch crocus 'Remembrance' twice: once in fall for root development and early spring for leaf growth, using a slow-release NPK (5:10:5) fertilizer mixed into soil (1 lb per 45-50 m²). Avoid contact with corms to prevent rot.

Pruning: Dutch crocus 'Remembrance' is an early-blooming plant that requires minimal maintenance. Prune from early to late spring by removing spent flowers and yellow leaves to promote growth. Deadheading encourages bulb development and future blooms. Use clean, sharp tools to prevent damage.

Propagation: After harvesting stigma threads from dutch crocus 'Remembrance', leave the corms in soil to multiply. Store newly harvested corms in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated area for up to 4 years. Avoid sunlight and high temperatures to maintain viability.

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