Despite the fact that crocuses bloom for a very short period of time, they are a kind of symbol of spring. The frosts are receding, and spring is beginning to come into full force.
When caring for these flowers, the most important thing is to know when to plant crocuses. These plants have a dormant period around July. It was then that you can transplant them to a new place, sort out the bulbs, remove the sick. These flowers can easily grow in one place up to 5 years.
Not many beginner gardeners know when to plant crocuses, and very often these plants are transplanted at the wrong time. Because of this, the flowers grow poorly, and the next year they may not even bloom.
So, let's look specifically at when crocuses are planted?
If you decide to change the place of residence of flowers - you should wait until the middle of summer. It is during this period that the plants are dug up, sorted out. In no case do not feel sorry for spoiled or bitten flower bulbs, throw them away ruthlessly, otherwise they will rot and the disease will spread to a he althy root system. Be sure to remove wilted leaves and place the crocuses in a cool place until fall.
But exclude the access of rodents to flowers, because for them it is just a treat. So when are crocuses planted? In autumn, moreover, the process of planting these flowers is similar to planting tulips.
Now let's take a closer look at how to plant crocuses in the fall. It is desirable to leave the distance between the bulbs from about 3 to 5 cm, small crocuses are planted at a depth of about 5 cm.
Fun fact: not many beginner gardeners know that there are crocuses that bloom in autumn. There are some (varieties of these flowers have been known for a very long time), but it is impossible to plant autumn flowers in autumn.
Also, these plants were originally grown for culinary use, not garden decoration.
When are crocuses that bloom in autumn planted?
These flowers are planted around the middle of summer. In all other respects, the process is no different from planting spring plants.
And now some useful tips
With maximum light, crocus flowers get bright colors and large sizes. Therefore, if you want large bright flowers to bloom on your site among withered grass, choose the most sunny place for plants.
These plants grow very well on fertile, loose and fertilized soils with compost or manure. The only thing they can't stand is stagnant water. Therefore, good drainage is essential.
Flowers are very fond of watering, especially when the first sprouts appear. More crocuses with gratituderelate to loosening the soil, because thanks to this, both water and air penetrate the roots much easier, giving them strength after winter.
And, of course, fertilizers, especially if the flowers have been growing in the same place for more than a year. Fertilizers that contain potassium and phosphorus are very useful for crocuses.
As you can see, there is nothing difficult in caring for such beautiful first spring flowers, but the mood from them rises to the highest level, I just want to scream that spring has finally come!
