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King of the Striped Crocus Bulbs

Premium 8/9 King of the Striped bulbs. Pale-purple goblet-shaped flowers marked with irregular, feathered dark-purple stripes. Flowers spring. Reaches up to 10cm. Best in full sun and gritty, well-drained soil. Ideal for borders, pots, gravel and rock gardens; valuable to early pollinators.

Why you’ll love it

Flower colour: Pale purple with dark purple feathering
Flowering time: Early spring
Height: Up to 10cm
Best for: Borders, pots, rock gardens and early pollinators
Bulb grade: 8/9cm
Hardiness: RHS H6 / fully hardy

Planting advice

Plant during September–November with the growing point uppermost where it is visible. Set the bulbs or corms approximately 5–8cm deep and 5–8cm apart. Choose full sun in gritty, freely drained soil. Water after planting if the soil is dry, but avoid ground that remains waterlogged.

Aftercare

Allow the foliage to yellow naturally after flowering. When naturalising in grass, delay mowing until the leaves have faded so the corms can build energy for the following spring.

What you’ll receive

Healthy planting stock in 8/9cm grade, carefully packed by Patch and ready for autumn planting. Available pack sizes: 20 bulbs, 50 bulbs, 100 bulbs, 200 bulbs.

Please note: Ornamental bulbs and corms are not for eating. The bulbs are supplied dormant; natural marks on the outer skin are normal. Flowering time, height and colour intensity can vary with local weather, soil and growing conditions.

Additional information

Weight	N/A
Pack Size	20 bulbs, 50 bulbs, 100 bulbs, 200 bulbs
Flower colour	Pale purple with dark purple feathering
Height	Up to 10cm
Flowering time	Early spring
Planting time	September–November
Planting depth	5–8cm
Spacing	5–8cm
Position	Full sun
Soil	Gritty, freely drained soil
Best for	Borders, pots, rock gardens and early pollinators
Bulb grade	8/9cm
Hardiness	RHS H6 / fully hardy

Planting & Care

When & Where to Plant

Plant in autumn in full sun and gritty, freely drained soil. Crocuses are ideal for pots, rock gardens, border fronts and naturalising through short grass.

Spacing & Depth

Plant the corms 5–8cm deep.
Space approximately 5–8cm apart, or plant more closely in containers.
Plant in generous groups for the strongest colour effect.

Naturalising in Grass

Scatter corms for an informal pattern. After flowering, leave the grass uncut until the crocus foliage has yellowed and died back.

Variety-specific Advice

King of the Striped has individually variable feathered markings. Plant it in a sizeable group so the natural variation creates a patterned display.

After Flowering

Allow foliage to die back naturally. Keep summer conditions reasonably dry and divide overcrowded clumps when dormant.

Delivery & Bulb Info

Dispatch & Delivery

Flower bulbs are dispatched during the autumn planting season. Where possible, items from the same order will be grouped into one delivery.

Quality & Storage

Your bulbs are carefully sourced, graded and packed by Patch. Plant promptly after arrival. If necessary, keep unopened bulbs briefly in a cool, dry, airy place away from frost, heat and direct sunlight.

What You Will Receive

The pack size selected above refers to the number of bulbs or corms supplied. Bulb grade is measured around the circumference; a larger grade generally contains greater stored energy for the first season.

Safety

Ornamental bulbs and corms are not for eating. Keep them away from children and pets.

Problems With Your Delivery?

Please check your order when it arrives and contact us promptly if anything has been damaged in transit.

Delivery from £3.50

King of the Striped Crocus Bulbs – Premium 8/9 Spring Flowering Bulbs

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