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Crocus leichtlinii
€17.50
Dutch Tax included
Description
First described in 1890 at Kew. In southeastern Turkey, C. leichtlinii is found in open places, often on rocky or volcanic soils. Light lilac flowers, sometimes slightly whiter or more blue. When the flowers open, the orange throat together with the orange anthers is a spectacular sight. Quite rare and still very little offered.
Data sheet
- Preferred Placement
- Semi shade
- Color
- variable light lilac, white, blue
- Bulb size
- I.
- Bulb Spacing
- 5
- Planting Depth
- 5
- Height in cm.
- 15
- Flowering time in the months
- 3-4
. Available to order from July 2025
First described in 1890 at Kew. In southeastern Turkey, C. leichtlinii is found in open places, often on rocky or volcanic soils. Light lilac flowers, sometimes slightly whiter or more blue. When the flowers open, the orange throat together with the orange anthers is a spectacular sight. Quite rare and still very little offered.