Crocus tommasinianus 'Roseus'

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 3"
W: 3"

planting zones

5b-8a

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Crocus tommasinianus 'Roseus' plant details

Crocus tommasinianus 'Roseus' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocus tommasinianus 'Roseus'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN wide, 3 IN tall
Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, rock garden, summer dormant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus tommasinianus 'Roseus'

USDA Zones: 5b - 8a
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Crocus tommasinianus (often referred to as "tommies") is a species from southeastern Europe with a delicate appearance. 'Roseus' is a sought-after cultivar with bicolour flowers in deep purplish pink and white. Orange pistils complete the display. This species is tolerant of shady positions.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Pink is a color that is absent from the crocus palette; Roseus is perhaps the closest representative. Mix with Ruby Giant for a sweep that reads "pink" and starts the spring season out beautifully.

By: Leafari

A PINK crocus? Not quite, but it's the closest any crocus gets to pink, a soft lavender-rose that's utterly unique. Adding to its charms, it opens its petals exuberantly in the sun, making a constellation of tiny pink stars that just gets better every year. Zones 5b-8aS(8bWC)