Besides the dainty varieties of Crocus that are mainly grown in gardens, in parks and on country
estates, there are several varieties of Crocus
vernus that are polyploid and therefore much bigger than most of the
species and multiflowered hybrids. Besides stature the fact that these Giant
Crocuses only bear one flower per corm sets them apart. The 15 cm tall blooms
come in shades of purple, violet,, lilac and white, often with differently
coloured reverses or stripes. All have a distinctly darker flower stalk.
Crocus vernus is often grown as a mix of colours in
public gardens and on grassy verges.
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