Tommies Crocuses
Crocus tommasinianus ‘Barr's Purple’
Specifications
Purplish pink Tommies bring an elfin charm to the garden in late winter or early spring. A delightful, early, and very affordable crocus. Flowers prolifically in most situations, and likes to come back year after year.
| Item # | 6024 |
| Height | 3—4 inches |
| Sunlight | Full or Part |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Purplish Pink |
| Bulb Size |
5-7cm ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
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| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
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| Bloom Time | Very Early |
- early
- mid
- late
Delivery & Planting Times
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Tommies Crocuses
Crocus tommasinianus ‘Barr's Purple’
Purplish pink Tommies bring an elfin charm to the garden in late winter or early spring. A delightful, early, and very affordable crocus. Flowers prolifically in most situations, and likes to come back year after year.
| Item # | 6024 |
| Height | 3—4 inches |
| Sunlight | Full or Part |
| Soil | Well drained |
| Flower Color | Purplish Pink |
| Bulb Size |
5-7cm ?
Bulb size is determined by the circumference around the largest part of the bulb. Colorblends only delivers top size bulbs. Large bulbs produce more or larger flowers than small bulbs.
|
| USDA Zones |
3a—8b ?
Hardy in USDA zones 3a to 8b in the South or 10b on the West Coast. Prechill in zones 7b and warmer in the South, Southwest, and California.
|
| Bloom Time | Very Early |
- early
- mid
- late
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To find the number of bulbs you need, enter the square footage of the planting area in the box below.
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When to Plant
Spring-flowering bulbs must be planted in the fall. They need cool soil to make roots before the onset of winter. Cool fall weather arrives at different times from north to south and from high elevations to low.
Please note that the temperature of the soil lags behind the air temperature. You can generally plant later than the windows provided in this map. As long as the ground is not frozen, you can still plant.
Planting Instructions
Plant in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. For earliest bloom, put crocuses in a sunny, protected location — against the south-facing foundation of a house, for example. Can be planted in a lawn if you’re willing to hold off on mowing until the foliage has yellowed.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 3 inches |
| Spacing | 2 inches apart |
Planting Instructions
Plant in full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. For earliest bloom, put crocuses in a sunny, protected location — against the south-facing foundation of a house, for example. Can be planted in a lawn if you’re willing to hold off on mowing until the foliage has yellowed.
| Depth of Planting Hole | 3 inches |
| Spacing | 2 inches apart |
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