Very early spring blooms.
A dainty yet dramatic sight in early spring.
White petals brushed with dark violet on the outside, white inside with bright orange stamens.
Zone 3-8. 5cm+ corms.
3-4" tall.
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Prins Claus Snow Crocus
corms
Very early spring blooms.
Quick Details
- Bloom Time
- very early spring
- Height
- 3-4"
- Pollinator Friendly
- Yes
- Bloom Color
- violet-brushed white
- Hardy in Zones
- 3–8
Compare
| Variety | Product Type | Bloom Time | Height | Bloom Color | Hardy to Zone | Maximum Hardiness Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Pearl | corms | very early spring | 3-4" | snowy blue | 3 | 8 |
| Cream Beauty | corms | very early spring | 3-4" | pale yellow | 3 | 8 |
| Dorothy | corms | very early spring | 3-4" | deep orange-yellow | 3 | 8 |
| Prins Claus | corms | very early spring | 3-4" | violet-brushed white | 3 | 8 |
| Snow Bunting | corms | very early spring | 3-4" | white | 3 | 8 |
| Tricolor | corms | very early spring | 2-3" | multi | 4 | 8 |
Additional Information
Snow Crocus
The best-known small crocus species. Up to 4 fragrant flowers per corm, with rounded petals. Native to Greece, Turkey and the Balkans.
Typically about 3–4" tall. Very early spring blooms and very cold hardy.
Spring Crocus
A classic for early spring color that also provides early food for bees. One of the most popular genera, they are welcome precursors of spring—colorful, long-lived, and easy to grow. Their waxy coat allows them to bloom even through a late snow. Flowers open wide in bright sun and close up at night and on grey days. Once established, crocus can spread by “cormlets” and seed in well-drained areas. Foliage of low-growing varieties fades before the grass needs mowing.
In his award-winning book The Holistic Orchard, Michael Phillips recommended planting crocus in the orchard to help attract and retain native orchard mason bees. Crocus provide a pollen source before the fruit trees bloom.
Very hardy, Zones 3-8.
Shipping
Items from our perennial plants warehouse will ship around late September through October. Bulbs can be planted successfully up until your ground freezes.
Note to Alaska and far north customers: We cannot guarantee an early shipment, so please plan accordingly and order early.
We cannot accommodate specific ship date requests or guarantee your order will arrive by a certain day.