Crocus ‘Striped’ is a beautiful early-spring crocus, admired for its striking petals in purple and white stripes, finished with a vivid golden-orange centre. The bold veining of the blooms makes them stand out brightly in borders, rockeries, lawns, or containers, providing a cheerful splash of colour after winter. Hardy and dependable, this variety naturalises easily, returning year after year in expanding clusters that bring reliable charm and brightness to the spring garden.

Why We Like It:

• Distinctive Blooms: Bold purple-and-white striped petals with golden-orange centres.

• Early Spring Colour: One of the first flowers to brighten the garden.

• Reliable Naturaliser: Multiplies steadily to form carpets of spring colour.

What to Know:

• Sun and Soil: Plant in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.

• Planting Depth: Set bulbs 8–10 cm deep in autumn for good establishment.

• Spacing: Plant 5–8 cm apart to allow natural clumping and spread.

• Watering: Water lightly after planting and during growth, avoiding soggy soil.

• Low Maintenance: Allow foliage to die back naturally to nourish bulbs for next year.

Flower Color:
Purple-and-white striped with golden-orange centres

Planting Months:
September
October
November
December

Flowering Months:
February
March

Height and Spread:
At full growth, Crocus ‘Striped’ reaches about 8–10 cm in height × 5–8 cm spread, forming eye-catching carpets of striped blooms in early spring.