Providing one of the sharpest colour contrasts of all crocus cultivars, the flowers of Crocus 'Ladykiller' are deep, dark violet edged in brilliant, gleaming white. Inside they are a pale, icy blue with a delicate orange style glowing at the centre. Like all spring crocus, 'Ladykiller' is perfect for growing beneath deciduous trees, through borders, or in grass; where its dramatic flowers burst into life for a few short, glorious weeks from late February. Crocus 'Ladykiller' is a cultivar of chrysanthus; a small and dainty species known to be particularly adept at self-seeding. If left undisturbed, a group planted this autumn should steadily increase over the next few years to form a striking carpet. In grass, this means delaying the first mow until a couple of weeks after the foliage has died down (usually mid to late spring). Choose fertile, well-draining soil in a sunny spot, avoiding anywhere prone to waterlogging. Plant in as great a quantity as you can; much like the snowdrop, crocus is best seen en masse. H: 13cm S: 10cm. Hardy to between -15 C and -20 C.
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