Overview
Crocus 'Dark Eyes' is a tufted bulbs in the genus Crocus, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocus 'Dark Eyes' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include borders, containers, lawns and under deciduous trees.
About
Crocus 'Dark Eyes' is a tufted cultivar of the Crocus genus, which comprises small, deciduous perennials emerging from corms. This cultivar features narrow, deciduous leaves and produces goblet-shaped flowers in spring. It thrives best in well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, favouring full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Suitable for borders, containers, lawns, and planting under deciduous trees, Crocus 'Dark Eyes' is hardy to UK zone H6 and is propagated by division or cormlets.
About the genus
Crocus is a genus of seasonal flowering plants in the family Iridaceae comprising about 100 species of perennials growing from corms.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Crocus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Crocus 'Dark Eyes' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, containers, lawns, under deciduous trees
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Crocus 'Dark Eyes'
- Propagation
- Division, cormlets
- Pest resistance
- Rodents, birds
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crocus 'Dark Eyes'?
Crocus 'Dark Eyes' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crocus 'Dark Eyes' need?
Crocus 'Dark Eyes' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Crocus 'Dark Eyes' hardy in the UK?
Crocus 'Dark Eyes' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Crocus 'Dark Eyes'?
Division, cormlets.
