Fall Crocus
James Waddick (Sat, 15 Oct 2005 15:30:39 PDT)

Dear all;
I have a very brief fall crocus season. Only the earliest can
bloom before frosts get too seriously freezing. Right now Crocus
speciosus 'Conqueror' is in full bloom, but the weak perianth tube
means flowers fall over quickly. I love the color and large flowers.

Crocus banaticus has just started and I like the odd form and
good color. This is a very reliable bloomer for me in light shade
near hostas and multiplies well. Even self sows a bit. Some newly
acquired C. b 'Alba' have yet to show, but non -blooming plants
appear later. Finger crossed. Any other cvs of this crocus?

I am anticipating Crocus sativus this fall. I was given over
a hundred bulbs a couple years ago and they should put on a good
show. I hope to see them in another week or 2 at most.

Colchicums are few and almost done.

1 or 2 weak Sternbergia, and a few Cyclamen herderifolium
round out this fall season in the rigors of the midwest.

Best Jim W.
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Dr. James W. Waddick
8871 NW Brostrom Rd.
Kansas City Missouri 64152-2711
USA
Ph. 816-746-1949
Zone 5 Record low -23F
Summer 100F +