Snow crocus 'Yalta' (Crocus 'Yalta')

Snow crocus 'Yalta'

Also known as: Tommasini's crocus 'Yalta', Tommies 'Yalta'

Snow crocus 'Yalta' is a cultivar from the iris family bred for its sticking spring flowers. The blooms' colors are also what set snow crocus 'Yalta' apart from other plants in the genus. The blooms have silvery-white outer petals, with deep violet-blue inside ones. The striking colors are what make the spring flowerer popular with gardeners.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Green

Leaf Color

5 cm to 6 cm

Flower Size

White, Purple

Flower Color

Summer dormancy

Dormancy

Deciduous

Leaf type

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Snow crocus 'Yalta'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

5 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Snow crocus 'Yalta', native to Southeast Europe, prefers moist winters and dry summers. It thrives in well-draining soil, requiring weekly watering during active growth. Post-flowering, it benefits from a dry dormancy. Outdoors, it needs reduced watering during dormancy to align with natural precipitation.

Fertilize: Snow crocus 'Yalta' flourishes with balanced, low-nitrogen fertilizers at spring's onset, utilizing a 5-10-10 mix sparingly to avoid root burn. Fertilization should align with plant size, using a teaspoon per square foot, and be halted during dormancy to maintain natural cycles.

Pruning: Snow crocus 'Yalta' thrives with minimal pruning, focusing on deadheading spent flowers and damaged leaves to promote growth and prevent disease. Prune from early to late spring during active growth. Handle gently to protect delicate corms, enhancing flowering and vigor.

Propagation: Snow crocus 'Yalta' can be propagated by dividing tubers. After foliage dies back, unearth and separate tubers, replanting them with proper spacing. Use well-draining soil in a sunny spot to promote growth, and minimize tuber damage during division to avoid disease.

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