Overview
Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew' is a tufted bulbs in the genus Crocus, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew' 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 mathewii 'Brian Mathew' is a tufted cultivar of Crocus, a genus of small, deciduous perennials from the Iridaceae family. These plants emerge from corms and produce narrow leaves often marked with a silvery stripe. This cultivar flowers in spring with goblet-shaped blooms. It thrives best in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for borders, containers, lawns, and planting under deciduous trees, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be 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 mathewii 'Brian Mathew' 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 mathewii 'Brian Mathew'
- Propagation
- Division, cormlets
- Pest resistance
- Rodents, birds
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew'?
Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew' need?
Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew' hardy in the UK?
Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew' 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 mathewii 'Brian Mathew'?
Division, cormlets.
