Crocus 'Striped Bird' (Species Crocus)

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

20 corms
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Striped Bird, often admired for its white with purple striping colouring, is a corm variety especially well suited to pots & containers.

Crocus 'Striped Bird' is a charming, early species crocus with clean white petals elegantly brushed and feathered in violet-purple. Nestle it into gravel gardens, tuck it along the front of borders, or dot it through lawns for a natural, meadow-like look that feels beautifully unforced.

Compact and reliably perennial, it also performs superbly in pots—particularly when planted in generous drifts for a crisp, uplifting display in late winter and early spring. A quietly hardworking choice for pollinator-friendly planting when little else is in flower.

  • Colour: White with purple striping
  • Flowering: February–March
  • Height: 8–12 cm
  • Bulb size supplied: 7/8 cm
  • Position: Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Botanical name Crocus 'Striped Bird'
Flower colour White with purple striping
Bulb size 7/8 cm
Established height 8-12 cm
Established spread 5-8 cm
Plant spacing 5-8 cm apart
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 1st year
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Pots & Containers, Rockeries & Gravel Gardens, Lawns & Naturalising, Front of Border, Pollinator Planting
Suitable for Pots & Containers, Rockeries & Gravel Gardens, Lawns & Naturalising, Front of Border, Pollinator Planting
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Well-drained
Soil type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
RHS Award (AGM) No
Growing skill Easy to grow
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant No

Where to Plant:

Crocus 'Striped Bird' (Species 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 5-8 cm apart 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

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Crocus 'Striped Bird' (Species Crocus)

£7.99

£7.99

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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

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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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