Crocus chrysanthus 'Fuscotinctus' is a captivating early spring bloomer that brings golden-yellow petals with distinctive dark red to plum-purple stripes to your garden landscape. Part of the Snow Crocus family, these diminutive beauties emerge when winter still has its grip, creating vibrant carpets of color that signal spring's imminent arrival. Perfect for naturalizing in lawns, borders, and rock gardens.
Nature's Early Spring Masterpiece
The 'Fuscotinctus' Snow Crocus offers exceptional value for landscape professionals and garden retailers:
- Striking bicolor blooms with golden-yellow petals and rich plum-purple exterior striping
- Extremely early flowering period, often emerging in February or March
- Compact height of just 3-4 inches, making them perfect for borders and small spaces
- Excellent naturalizing capabilities, forming larger colonies over time
- Versatile growing conditions, thriving in USDA zones 3-9
- Grass-like foliage that remains attractive after blooming
- Drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal maintenance
- Attracts early-season pollinators, supporting ecological diversity
These charming bulbs create an immediate impact while promising years of recurring beauty, making them an excellent investment for any landscape project.
Planting and Growing Information
Plant 'Fuscotinctus' crocus bulbs in fall, from September through December, placing them 3-4 inches deep and 3-4 inches apart. They perform beautifully in full sun to partial shade and adapt to various soil types as long as drainage is good. For naturalized lawn plantings, avoid mowing until foliage has yellowed completely. These hardy bulbs multiply naturally over time, creating increasingly impressive displays each spring without additional effort.
Order Your Wholesale Supply Today
Enhance your inventory with these premium 'Fuscotinctus' Snow Crocus bulbs, available in convenient Capper 16 x 20 packaging with professional planting instructions included. As a trusted wholesale supplier since 1925, DeVroomen delivers top-quality Dutch bulbs that ensure your customers' success. Our pre-packaged format with display-ready cappers offers both convenience and marketability. Contact our wholesale department to secure your stock for the upcoming planting season.
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EAN code42063
- CatalogRetail
- Bloom Height5-8 cm
- Bloom TimeVery Early Spring
- Size5/+
- UsesPollinator
- Price each3.68
- Shipping Time FrameFall