Overview
Crocus kosaninii is a tufted bulbs in the genus Crocus, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocus kosaninii 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 kosaninii, known as Kosanin’s crocus, is a tufted cultivar of the Crocus genus, which comprises small, deciduous perennials growing from corms. This cultivar features narrow leaves and goblet-shaped flowers that appear in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Hardy to UK zone H6, Crocus kosaninii is suited to borders, containers, lawns, and planting under deciduous trees. It is propagated by division or cormlets and requires planting at the appropriate depth in well-drained soil.
About the genus
Crocus is a genus of seasonal flowering plants in the family Iridaceae comprising about 100 species of perennials growing from corms.
Wikipedia contributors, "Crocus", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Crocus
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 kosaninii 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 kosaninii
- Propagation
- Division, cormlets
- Pest resistance
- Rodents, birds
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crocus kosaninii?
Crocus kosaninii prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crocus kosaninii need?
Crocus kosaninii grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Crocus kosaninii hardy in the UK?
Crocus kosaninii 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 kosaninii?
Division, cormlets.
