Overview
Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' is a tufted bulbs in the genus Crocus, part of the Iridaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' 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 serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' is a tufted cultivar of Crocus, a genus of small, deciduous perennials in the Iridaceae family. Emerging from corms, this cultivar produces narrow leaves and goblet-shaped flowers in spring. It thrives in well-drained, neutral loam soil with full sun exposure, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. Suitable for borders, containers, lawns, and planting under deciduous trees, it is hardy in the UK (H6) and can be propagated by division or cormlets.
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 serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' 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 serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal'
- Propagation
- Division, cormlets
- Pest resistance
- Rodents, birds
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal'?
Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' need?
Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' hardy in the UK?
Crocus serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal' 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 serotinus subsp. salzmannii 'Albustel Torcal'?
Division, cormlets.
More in the Crocus genus
- Crocus cypriusCyprus crocus
- Crocus dalmaticusDalmatian crocus
- Crocus hadriaticus 'Albus'
- Crocus heuffelianus 'Shock Wave'
- Crocus kosaniniiKosanin’s crocus
- Crocus mathewii 'Brian Mathew'
- Crocus neapolitanus 'Croatia'
- Crocus nevadensisSierra Nevada crocus
