{"product_id":"crocus-versicolor-picturatus-corms","title":"Crocus versicolor 'Picturatus' Corms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrocus versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Picturatus', also known as the Cloth of Silver Crocus, is a particularly elegant early-flowering crocus with delicate white blooms beautifully marked by fine purple veining on the outside of the petals. The markings are especially noticeable while the flowers are closed, creating a fine striped effect against the silvery-white background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to just 4-10cm tall and flowering between January and March depending on the weather, 'Picturatus' is perfect for bringing subtle colour to the garden at the end of winter. It is an excellent choice for rockeries, gravel gardens, borders, containers and naturalising, where established clumps can return each year and gradually create larger displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCrocus versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Picturatus'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cloth of Silver Crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e white with purple veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e January to March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained soil\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 naturalising, rockeries, borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Crocus versicolor 'Picturatus'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrocus versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e is a small spring-flowering crocus native to parts of south-eastern France and north-western Italy. 'Picturatus' is a selected form prized for the distinctive colouring of its flowers. Its pale petals give the plant a fresh, almost silvery appearance, which explains the traditional name 'Cloth of Silver'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe outside of each flower is decorated with slender purple lines and feathered markings. These can vary slightly from flower to flower, adding to the natural appearance of a group planting. In sunshine the goblet-shaped blooms open to reveal a much cleaner white interior, providing a lovely contrast with their patterned outer surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEarly Flowers for the Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Picturatus' can flower from January through to March, with the exact timing influenced by local conditions and winter weather. This makes it a valuable choice for adding interest at a point in the year when relatively few other garden plants are in bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts small stature also makes it easy to fit into established planting schemes. Try it amongst low-growing alpine plants, around deciduous shrubs or beneath small trees where the flowers can enjoy plenty of light before surrounding plants come fully into growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Crocus 'Picturatus'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the corms during autumn in a sunny or lightly shaded position. Choose soil that drains freely, particularly during winter. Crocuses generally establish best where their corms are not left sitting in cold, waterlogged ground for prolonged periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce established, they require very little attention. After flowering, leave the slender foliage in place until it turns yellow and dies back naturally. This allows the leaves to replenish the corms and helps produce a good display the following year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal for Rockeries and Gravel Gardens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt only 4-10cm tall, \u003cem\u003eCrocus versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Picturatus' is particularly well suited to rockeries and gravel gardens. Its small flowers can be appreciated at close range, where the intricate purple markings are much easier to see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant several corms together between rocks or amongst low-growing alpine plants for the best effect. The white flowers are easy to combine with other early bulbs, while their purple markings provide enough detail to make this variety stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNaturalising Crocus 'Picturatus'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis crocus is also an excellent choice for informal naturalised planting. Groups can be planted through short grass, beneath deciduous trees or around the edges of borders, where they can settle into the garden and return each spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most natural appearance, plant the corms in irregular groups rather than straight lines. If growing them in grass, avoid mowing the foliage immediately after flowering. Wait until the leaves have yellowed naturally so the corms have time to store energy for the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing in Containers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact habit of 'Picturatus' makes it ideal for pots, troughs and other spring containers. Growing it close to the house also provides a good opportunity to appreciate the fine purple veining that gives the variety much of its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant the corms together in a free-draining compost and position the container somewhere bright. They can be grown alone for a simple display or combined with miniature daffodils, species tulips and other early crocuses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUseful Early Flowers for Pollinators\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarly crocuses can provide a useful source of pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinating insects venturing out during mild spells towards the end of winter. Their flowers open wider in sunny conditions, making them particularly attractive on bright early spring days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting several different early-flowering crocuses together can provide a succession of blooms while creating a colourful display from late winter into spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Crocus versicolor 'Picturatus'?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegant silvery-white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive fine purple veining\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso known as the Cloth of Silver Crocus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers between January and March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact height of just 4-10cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for rockeries and gravel gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardy and easy to grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides valuable early-season flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its beautifully patterned flowers and compact growth, \u003cem\u003eCrocus versicolor\u003c\/em\u003e 'Picturatus' is a lovely choice for anyone looking beyond the more familiar large-flowered crocuses. Plant the corms in groups and the delicate white and purple blooms will provide an intricate display as the garden begins to wake from winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"10 Corms","offer_id":62373038391683,"sku":"JA-C7675x10","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Corms","offer_id":62373038424451,"sku":"JA-C7675x100","price":69.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/C7675_Crocus_versicolor_picturatus.webp?v=1788442224","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/crocus-versicolor-picturatus-corms","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}