Snow Crocus - Orange Monarch, 10 Pack
- Shipping Starts in Mid September
- Top Size Bulbs, Corms, and Tubers
- Sustainable Packaging
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ORANGE MONARCH
- Crocus chrysanthus
- A bee favourite!
- Great in containers
- Easy growers
- Full to part sun
Crocus Olivieri, a.k.a. ‘Orange Monarch’, are easy, low-growing perennials that add a pop of colour to any type of garden. Aptly named after the monarch butterfly, these flowers sport six orange petals with brown stripes along their backs. While such blooms make a fantastic display in their own container or flower bed, their smaller height of 4 inches makes them great for garden borders as well. Orange Monarchs are deer-resistant and bee attractors, making them a good choice for pollinators. Plant bulbs in September or October to have production from January through March. Bulbs should be placed 2 inches deep and 2 inches apart in well-draining soil, along with a slow-release fertilizer to boost the health of spring blossoms. Crocuses like full-sun to partial-shade and do best in zones 3-8. These flowers are toxic to ingest, so pets and small children should be kept out of range.
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Colour |
Orange |
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Bulb Season |
Fall |
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Bloom |
Jan - March |
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Bloom Size |
4” H |
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Lighting |
Full to Part Sun |
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Water |
As needed, about 1" of water per week |
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Fragrant |
No |
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Height |
10cm/4 inches |
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Plant Depth |
2” |
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Space Apart |
2” |
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Deer Resistant |
No |
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Fertilizer |
Slow-release |
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Skill Level |
Easy |
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Zone |
Zone 3-8 |
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Toxic |
Toxic to humans and pets |
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Other Benefits |
Bee-friendly & container friendly |
