Overview
Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia' is a tufted bulbs in the genus Crocus, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia' 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 neapolitanus 'Croatia' is a tufted cultivar of Crocus, a genus of small, deciduous perennials from the Iridaceae family. Emerging from corms, it produces narrow, deciduous leaves often marked with a silvery stripe. This cultivar flowers in spring with goblet-shaped blooms. It thrives in well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, ideally in full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. Suitable for borders, containers, lawns, or under deciduous trees, it is hardy in the UK (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.
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 neapolitanus 'Croatia' 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 neapolitanus 'Croatia'
- Propagation
- Division, cormlets
- Pest resistance
- Rodents, birds
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia'?
Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia' need?
Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia' hardy in the UK?
Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia' 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 neapolitanus 'Croatia'?
Division, cormlets.
