Crocus 'Grand Maitre' (Large Flowering crocus)

Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.

25 corms
£9.09
£0.36 each
50 corms
£16.79
£0.34 each
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250 corms
£69.69
£0.28 each
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Delivery begins from 14 September 2026

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Grand Maitre, often admired for its purple with yellow center colouring, is a corm variety especially well suited to pots & containers.

Crocus vernus 'Grand Maitre' is an early spring classic, opening in rich lilac-purple with a deeper purple base and a warm golden centre. It is precisely the sort of small luxury that makes March feel optimistic again—especially when planted in generous drifts through grass, or displayed in pots by the front door where it can be enjoyed at close quarters.

These large-flowering crocus are naturally neat and well-mannered, forming tidy clumps and returning year after year. Plant in autumn and allow them to settle; by their second season they reward with a more confident show.

  • Colour: Purple with yellow centre
  • Best for: Naturalising in lawns, pots & containers, rockeries and the very front of the border
  • Pollinator friendly: Yes
Botanical name Crocus vernus 'Grand Maitre'
Flower colour Purple with yellow center
Bulb size 9/10
Established height 25cm
Established spread 8cm
Plant spacing 5cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Borders, lawns, pots
Suitable for Pots & Containers, Naturalising, Rockery & Alpine, Front of Border
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Well-drained
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Crocus 'Grand Maitre' (Large Flowering crocus) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant corm from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 5cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting corm according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Naturalising

Crocus 'Grand Maitre' (Large Flowering crocus) - Harding & Bloom

Crocus 'Grand Maitre' (Large Flowering crocus)

£9.09

£9.09

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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Somerset