Hairy crocus 'Zephyr' (Crocus 'Zephyr')

Hairy crocus 'Zephyr'

Hairy crocus 'Zephyr' is a charming autumn-blooming bulb with delicate lavender-blue flowers, showcasing a striking golden-yellow throat. The slender, grass-like leaves emerge briefly during the flowering period, often adorning rock gardens and woodlands. Hardy and resilient, hairy crocus 'Zephyr' thrives in well-drained soil, basking in the dappled sunlight, where its soft petals dance in the crisp fall breeze.

Scientific classification

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

25 cm

Plant Height

Deciduous

Leaf type

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Care Guide for Hairy crocus 'Zephyr'

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 32 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Water your hairy crocus 'Zephyr' regularly in spring and fall, ensuring moist conditions after planting. During winter, provide water if there's no snow. While hairy crocus 'Zephyr' is dormant in summer, minimal watering is needed. Weekly watering of 12 mm is recommended, avoiding dry conditions in fall.

Fertilize: Hairy crocus 'Zephyr' benefits from fertilization for larger stigma and petals, requiring it twice during growth: once in fall and early spring. Use a slow-release NPK (5:10:5) fertilizer, ensuring it doesn’t contact corms to prevent rot. Water immediately after surface application.

Pruning: Hairy crocus 'Zephyr' thrives with early to late spring pruning, removing spent flowers and unhealthy foliage. Careful pruning promotes blooming and prevents overcrowding. Use clean, sharp tools to reduce infection risk and refer to horticultural guides for specific techniques.

Propagation: After collecting stigma threads from hairy crocus 'Zephyr', the leaves wither, leaving corms in the soil. Corms can produce baby corms through vegetative growth. Newly harvested corms can be stored for up to 4 years in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated area, avoiding direct sunlight.

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