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Crocus Chrysanthus 'Romance' – Early Blooming Creamy Yellow Crocus

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Description

Crocus Chrysanthus 'Romance' is an early-blooming crocus variety, featuring soft creamy yellow petals and a slightly taller growth habit, reaching up to 20cm. Blooming from late June, it forms neat clumps that multiply each year, making it a perfect choice for naturalizing in gardens, borders, and pots.

Key Features

✔ Early Bloomer: Flowers in July, earlier than Vernus hybrids
✔ Elegant Color: Soft creamy yellow petals brighten any space
✔ Compact & Hardy: Grows up to 20cm high and 5cm wide
✔ Low-Maintenance: Thrives in full sun to part shade
✔ Great for Naturalizing: Quickly multiplies into dense clusters
✔ Ideal for Pots & Garden Beds: Grows well in containers and woodland-style gardens
✔ No Refrigeration Needed: Simple to grow—no pre-chilling required!

Planting & Growing Guide

  • Scientific Name: Crocus chrysanthus 'Romance'
  • Botanical Name: Crocus chrysanthus 'Romance'
  • Supplied As: Dormant Bulbs
  • Planting Depth: 2cm
  • Plant Spacing: 5cm
  • Flowering Time: July
  • Planting Window: March - June
  • Growing Zones: VIC, SA, TAS, NSW (excluding subtropics), QLD (cool regions) – Read below for tropical growing

Planting & Care

🌱 Soil Preparation

  • Select a light, well-draining soil in a sunny or partly shaded location
  • For pot planting, use a high-quality, free-draining potting mix with gravel for drainage

🌱 Planting Instructions

  • Plant bulbs with the fat end down at a depth of 2cm
  • Space bulbs 5cm apart for a full display or further apart for a less dense effect

🌱 Watering & Feeding

  • Water regularly until dormancy
  • Feed as blooms appear to encourage strong growth for the next season
  • Allow foliage to fully die down—this nourishes next year’s flowers

🌱 No Chilling Required!
Unlike some bulbs, Crocus Chrysanthus 'Romance' does not need refrigeration before planting.

Growing in the Tropics

Crocus thrives in cooler climates, but you can try growing them in tropical regions with adjustments:

  • Grow in pots for better temperature control
  • Place in a shaded, well-ventilated area to avoid excessive heat
  • Keep soil moist but well-draining
  • Use mulch to help keep soil cooler
  • Consider an artificial chilling period by refrigerating bulbs for 6-8 weeks before planting to mimic winter conditions

Why Choose Crocus Chrysanthus 'Romance' (Crocus chrysanthus 'Romance')?

✅ Early color in your garden—blooms before many other spring bulbs
✅ Low-maintenance—thrives with minimal care
✅ Perfect for naturalizing—returns year after year, increasing in number
✅ Ideal for pots, borders, and rock gardens

FAQs

🔹 Do these crocus bulbs need to be chilled before planting?
No, Crocus chrysanthus 'Romance' does not require refrigeration in cool climates. If growing in the tropics, chilling for 6-8 weeks may improve flowering.

🔹 Can they grow in pots?
Yes! They thrive in containers, provided you use well-draining soil and gravel at the base for optimal drainage.

🔹 How deep should I plant them?
Plant the bulbs 2cm deep with 5cm spacing between each bulb.

🔹 Will these crocuses multiply?
Yes! They naturally spread and form clumps over time, making them a great choice for naturalizing in your garden.

🔹 Do they attract pollinators?
Yes! Their bright yellow blooms attract early pollinators like bees.