Planting autumn crocuses: why you should do it now (and how)

First, improve the soil with leaf mold.
Then plant the autumn crocus bulbs 5 cm deep. Because the leaves grow quite large, plant them at least 15 cm apart.
After planting, you can add another layer of leaf mold .

Tip! Contrary to what you see in the photo, it's advisable to wear gloves when planting, as every part of the plant is poisonous .

These bulbs prefer well-drained soil. So don't plant them in damp soil! That's also why it's better to use leaf mold than compost. Leaf mold is lighter and retains less moisture.

The flowers look beautiful in your lawn, under trees, or at the front of your border. The bulbs prefer dappled shade.

Autumn crocuses generally naturalize without help. But if you still want to propagate them, dig up the bulbs in the summer, as soon as the leaves have died back. You'll see that brood bulbs have formed around the main bulb. You can break these off and replant them.

Tip!

Are you convinced and planning to plant autumn crocuses? We recommend these varieties:

The double purple-pink flowers might remind you of a water lily – hence the name. This autumn crocus combines beautifully with other herbaceous plants under shrubs or trees.

This variety has single, purplish-pink flowers. Slightly less striking than the 'Waterlily', but still very attractive.

This variety thrives in grass or at the front of a sunny border – preferably in full sun. This autumn crocus also has purple-pink flowers.

This white autumn crocus is easy to grow in a sunny spot or in dappled shade.

These white and green flowers grow quite large: 6 to 15 cm.