C. dalmaticus was first written about in 1840. Its range is wide: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and northern Albania, extending along the Adriatic coast. The inner petals are bright lilac, the outer ones brownish yellow. Of course, even this wild form is somewhat variable, it propagates easily by seed. Preferably on a non-drying soil in summer.
Data sheet
Preferred Placement
Semi shade
Color
bright lilac, brownish yellow
Bulb size
I.
Bulb Spacing
5
Planting Depth
5
Height in cm.
15-20
Flowering time in the months
2-3
. Available to order from July 2025
C. dalmaticus was first written about in 1840. Its range is wide: Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and northern Albania, extending along the Adriatic coast. The inner petals are bright lilac, the outer ones brownish yellow. Of course, even this wild form is somewhat variable, it propagates easily by seed. Preferably on a non-drying soil in summer.