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Crocus olivieri Orange Monarch

Perhaps time to brighten your garden with this unique, orange-flowered bulb.

-15 to -20°C
Good Cut Flowers
Good for Pollinators

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What will I receive?
Corms
1 for £17.00
just £17.00 each
2 for £22.00
just £11.00 each
3 for £28.00
just £9.33 each
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As special as the butterfly from which it draws its name, Crocus oliviero subsp. balansae 'Orange Monarch' is not only exquisite, it is the first bright orange bloom of the crocus family. Flowers shine out brightly, even on the dullest of days, illuminating the garden from February to March. Goblet-shaped blooms each have dark, brownish-black veining that looks almost hand painted. Blooms nestle above thin, grass-like, variegated leaves which are retained from February through to May. Crocus oliviero subsp. balansae 'Orange Monarch' reaches a height of approximately 15cm and is wonderful planted in either open ground or in containers. Also stunning planted in drifts or naturalised throughout your lawn. Its hardy nature belies its delicate looks - this is a tough little bloom provides a spurt of colour just when its needed and its arrival means winter is losing its icy grip and warmer times are over the horizon. Also a fantastic provider of sustenance for the hibernating insects emerging from their slumbers. A hardy, bulbous perennial with prefers a spot in moist, well-drained soil with full sun.
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Key Information
Latin Name Crocus olivieri Orange Monarch 5+ size bulb 30 bag
Hardiness H6 (-15 to -20°C)
Colour Orange
Type Perennial
Format Corms
Position Full-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.15
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.10
Soil Conditions Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Aspect East-facing, North-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Good for pots Yes
Good for Rockeries Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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