Crocus 'Tommasinianus'

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Available for delivery in August/September, when the autumn planting season begins.

25 corms
£5.49
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Tommasinianus, often admired for its purple colouring, is a corm variety especially well suited to containers.

Crocus tommasinianus is one of the most graceful ways to welcome spring. Its lilac-to-rich purple goblet flowers open neatly above slender stems just as the first narrow leaves appear, creating a light, natural-looking display that sits beautifully in lawns, borders and pots.

Plant in autumn and allow it to settle; it will return each year with quiet reliability, offering early colour at ground level and a welcome source of interest in late winter and early spring.

  • Colour: Purple (lilac to rich purple tones)
  • Best for: Lawns & naturalising, borders, containers, rock gardens, under deciduous trees
  • Style: Refined, naturalistic drifts with a delicate, early-season presence
Botanical name Crocus tommasinianus
Flower colour Purple
Bulb size 5/6cm
Established height 10cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 5-8cm
Leaf colour Green with a silver stripe
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 1
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Borders, rock gardens, under deciduous trees, lawns (naturalising), containers
Suitable for Containers, Lawns & Naturalising, Borders
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Crocus 'Tommasinianus' 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

RHS Award (AGM)

Naturalising

Crocus 'Tommasinianus' - Harding & Bloom

Crocus 'Tommasinianus'

£5.49

£5.49

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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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