{"product_id":"crocus-heuffelianus-shock-wave-corms","title":"Crocus heuffelianus 'Shock Wave' Corms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrocus heuffelianus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shock Wave' is a distinctive hardy spring crocus with beautifully patterned flowers. The pale lilac petals are tipped with bold dark violet markings, accompanied by delicate feathering that extends down the outer petals. The contrast gives the flowers a particularly striking appearance, especially when planted together in groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA selected seedling of \u003cem\u003eCrocus heuffelianus\u003c\/em\u003e, 'Shock Wave' combines unusual colouring with a naturally compact habit. It is an excellent choice for rockeries, border edges, containers and naturalised planting, returning each year to provide welcome early-season colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus heuffelianus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shock Wave'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale lilac with dark violet tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e dark violet tips with light feathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or light shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e borders, rockeries, containers and naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Crocus heuffelianus 'Shock Wave'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Shock Wave' was selected from seedlings of \u003cem\u003eCrocus heuffelianus\u003c\/em\u003e for its particularly distinctive flowers. Each bloom combines a soft lilac background with sharply contrasting violet markings concentrated towards the tips of the petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFine feathering extends from these darker areas into the paler portions of the petals, creating an intricate pattern. When the flowers are still closed, the repeated violet markings form an especially attractive display, while warmer, brighter conditions encourage the flowers to open and reveal their paler interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDistinctive Lilac and Violet Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-tone flowers make 'Shock Wave' particularly useful for gardeners looking for something different from traditional plain-coloured crocuses. Its pale lilac petals provide a soft background for the much darker violet tips, allowing the markings to remain clearly visible even from a distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting the corms in groups enhances the effect. A cluster of flowers creates a mass of lilac and violet markings amongst the narrow green foliage and looks particularly attractive alongside white, yellow or deeper purple spring bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Crocus 'Shock Wave' in the UK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Crocus 'Shock Wave' corms during autumn in fertile, well-drained soil. A position in full sun is ideal, although light shade is also suitable. Like most crocuses, the flowers respond to sunshine by opening more fully during bright weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage is important, particularly during the dormant period. Avoid planting in areas that remain persistently waterlogged. In heavier soils, adding grit or other free-draining material around the planting area can help create more suitable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Hardy Crocus for Rockeries and Borders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Shock Wave' is fully suited to outdoor cultivation and works especially well in rockeries, gravel gardens, raised beds and towards the front of mixed borders. Its small flowers are best positioned somewhere they will not become hidden behind larger plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting close to a path or patio also gives you the opportunity to appreciate the detailed feathering and unusual violet petal tips at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Crocus 'Shock Wave' in Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact crocus is an excellent choice for pots and troughs. Plant several corms together in free-draining compost for a concentrated spring display. Containers can be positioned in a sunny location near entrances, patios or seating areas where the flowers can easily be enjoyed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Shock Wave' can be grown alone or combined with miniature narcissi and other early spring bulbs. Its lilac and violet colouring works particularly well alongside white and pale yellow flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNaturalising Crocus 'Shock Wave'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrocus 'Shock Wave' is also suitable for naturalistic planting beneath deciduous trees and shrubs or through suitable areas of short grass. Plant corms in informal groups rather than straight rows for a more natural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce flowering has finished, allow the narrow foliage to remain until it has yellowed and died back naturally. The leaves continue feeding the corms and help them store enough energy to produce another display the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Crocus heuffelianus 'Shock Wave'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnusual pale lilac flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold dark violet petal tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate feathered markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelected seedling of \u003cem\u003eCrocus heuffelianus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and suitable for UK gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for rockeries and border edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly effective planted in groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its pale lilac petals, dramatic violet tips and intricate feathering, \u003cem\u003eCrocus heuffelianus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Shock Wave' is an eye-catching addition to the spring garden. Hardy and easy to incorporate into borders, rockeries and containers, it looks at its best planted generously in informal groups.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"10 Corms","offer_id":62373040685443,"sku":"JA-C7895x10","price":39.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Corms","offer_id":62373040718211,"sku":"JA-C7895x100","price":339.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Image_coming_soon_286114a3-e8f5-4a3b-8bd1-038d2c09eccb.webp?v=1767358606","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/crocus-heuffelianus-shock-wave-corms","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}