Crocus-Spring tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'
Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' has warm purple flowers darkening at the outer tips with a lighter central glow.
Description:
Crocus tommasinianus (often referred to as "tommies") is a species from southeastern Europe with a delicate appearance. 'Ruby Giant' is a vigorous and bold cultivar with warm purple flowers darkening at the outer tips and having a white glow in the centres. Orange pistils complete the display. This species is tolerant of shady positions.
Common Name: Woodland Crocus - [Spring B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Iridaceae (The Iris Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-11
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade
Height: < 4"
Width: < 4"
Primary Bloom Colour: Purple
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Early Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Woods and shady hillsides.
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Europe and Western Russia
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