Crocuses: Little Heralds of Spring

Long before the garden has fully awakened, Crocuses begin pushing their bright flowers through the chilly earth. Few sights are more welcome after winter.

Our fall collection of Crocus bulbs and corms has arrived at GoGardenNow, ready for planting now and flowering when the garden stirs again. Their jewel-like blossoms appear in shades of violet, purple, lavender, blue, yellow, cream, and white, with many varieties beautifully striped or feathered.

Crocuses are particularly lovely when planted in generous groups. Tuck them beneath deciduous trees, scatter them through perennial borders and rock gardens, or plant them along walks where their early flowers can be enjoyed at close range. In suitable locations, many Crocuses will naturalize and return year after year, gradually making a broader and more beautiful display.

Their early flowers are also valuable to bees and other pollinators venturing out on mild days when relatively few other plants are in bloom.

Plant Crocus corms in fall in well-drained soil, preferably where they will receive plenty of light while growing. Then leave them to winter's keeping. Beneath the cold ground, next spring's flowers are already waiting.

Explore our fall collection of Crocuses at GoGardenNow and plant a little springtime now.