{"product_id":"crocus-striped-bird-corms","title":"Crocus 'Striped Bird' Corms","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrocus 'Striped Bird' is a beautiful early-flowering crocus with delicately patterned blooms in soft lilac and creamy white. Fine stripes and deeper purple veining run along the petals, while the inside develops a richer lilac-purple colour. Growing to just 10cm tall, this compact crocus is perfect for bringing intricate detail and early colour to borders, rockeries, containers and naturalised planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering in early March, 'Striped Bird' is easy to grow and particularly effective when planted in groups. It is also a reliable naturaliser and its early flowers provide a useful source of food for bees and other pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crocus 'Striped Bird'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e lilac and creamy white with deeper purple veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e early March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 10cm\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\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e borders, rockeries, containers and naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e bee-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Crocus 'Striped Bird'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intricate colouring is what makes 'Striped Bird' particularly attractive. Each flower combines pale lilac with creamy-white areas, overlaid with fine purple stripes and veining. The colouring becomes richer towards the centre of the flower, creating plenty of detail despite the plant's diminutive size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers sit above narrow, grass-like foliage and open more fully during bright, sunny weather. Planting several corms together creates an attractive patch of softly striped flowers that can be enjoyed at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly March Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocus 'Striped Bird' flowers in early March, bringing colour to the garden before most spring perennials have started growing strongly. At around 10cm tall, it remains neat and compact and works particularly well towards the front of borders or amongst other low-growing spring bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts subtle lilac and cream colouring combines beautifully with white, yellow and deeper purple crocuses. For a more natural appearance, plant the corms in small irregular groups rather than evenly spaced rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Crocus 'Striped Bird' in the UK\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Crocus 'Striped Bird' corms in autumn in a sunny position with well-drained soil. Light shade is also suitable, particularly beneath deciduous trees and shrubs where plenty of sunlight reaches the ground during late winter and early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood drainage is important, especially during winter. Avoid ground that remains persistently waterlogged. In heavier soils, incorporating grit or other free-draining material around the planting area can help improve conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Rockeries and Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact 10cm height makes 'Striped Bird' particularly well suited to rockeries, raised beds, alpine troughs and containers. Growing it somewhere close to a path or seating area also makes it easier to appreciate the fine markings on the petals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn containers, plant several corms together in free-draining compost. They can be grown alone for a simple display or combined with miniature narcissi and other early spring bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Reliable Naturalising Crocus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocus 'Striped Bird' is a good choice for naturalised planting and can gradually establish attractive colonies when grown in suitable conditions. Try planting it beneath deciduous trees, along border edges or through areas of short grass where the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter flowering, allow the foliage to remain in place until it turns yellow and dies back naturally. This allows the leaves to replenish the corms and helps encourage a strong display the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBee-Friendly Early Flowers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly spring flowers can be particularly valuable to pollinating insects. Crocus 'Striped Bird' provides accessible pollen and nectar for bees venturing out during mild weather in early March, making it a useful addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting several early-flowering crocus varieties together can provide both a colourful display and a useful source of food for emerging pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Crocus 'Striped Bird'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelicate lilac and creamy-white striped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive deeper purple veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in early March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact height of approximately 10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable for naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for rockeries, borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBee friendly and useful for early pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its intricate lilac, cream and purple markings, Crocus 'Striped Bird' is a charming choice for the early spring garden. Its compact habit, reliable naturalising ability and bee-friendly flowers make it equally useful for ornamental displays and wildlife-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"10 Corms","offer_id":62373031346563,"sku":"JA-C7380x10","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Corms","offer_id":62373031379331,"sku":"JA-C7380x100","price":43.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Corms","offer_id":62373031412099,"sku":"JA-C7380x1000","price":399.99,"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-striped-bird-corms","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}