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    • Photo of Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' flower by Leafari

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    Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 4"
    • W: 4"

    planting zones

    • 3a-8b

    Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' plant details

    Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring lavender and pink flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: iridaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN wide, 4 IN tall
    Flowers: lavender and pink blooms in spring
    Uses: border plant, rock garden, summer dormant, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'

    USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Not grown in this country as widely as should be the case, Ruby Giant is perhaps the best know of the Tommy crocuses. These petite, graceful flowers, with slender necks and remarkably sturdy constitutions, weather late winter cold and snow with aplomb.

    By: Leafari

    Gardening facts about Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' plant

    How to Grow Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • grassy

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