Crocus 'Blue Pearl'

Dispatch begins week of 14 September
Autumn planting varieties are seasonal and become available at the start of September. We will then prepare your order and begin dispatch during the week beginning Monday 14 September.

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10 corms
Planting coverageStarts a compact naturalised patch
£4.99
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50 corms
Most popular Builds a generous naturalised colony
£21.19
£0.42 each
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100 corms
Best value Creates a broad carpet of colour
£42.19
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Blue Pearl, often admired for its white with pale blue-lilac colouring, is a corm variety especially well suited to pots & containers.

Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl' is a beautifully refined early crocus, opening in cool pearl-blue tones with a crisp, pale centre. Small in stature yet wonderfully effective, it is just the thing for threading through lawns, skimming the front of borders, or finishing a pot display with a calm, considered flourish.

Plant in autumn and allow the corms to settle; by late winter into early spring, this little classic brings a fresh lift when the garden most appreciates it. Particularly charming when planted in generous drifts for a natural, unforced look.

  • Colour: White with pale blue-lilac
  • Flower shape: Cup Shaped
  • Best for: Naturalising in grass, rock gardens, containers, and the front of borders
  • Pollinator friendly: Yes
  • Hardiness: Fully Hardy
Botanical name Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Pearl'
Flower colour White with pale blue-lilac
Bulb size 5/6
Established height 10-15cm
Established spread 5-10cm
Plant spacing 5-8cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Front of border, Rock garden, Containers, Naturalising in grass
Suitable for Pots & containers, Rock gardens, Borders, Naturalising in grass
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Crocus 'Blue Pearl' 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 5-8cm 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 'Blue Pearl' - Harding & Bloom

Crocus 'Blue Pearl'

£4.99

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Kind Words from Our Gardeners

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!

Eleanor R

Somerset