Crocus - royal flower

Crocus is an ornamental plant that is grown in flower beds and in pots. It blooms in early spring or fall. For the most part, it blooms in the spring.

More than 80 species of crocuses are known that grow in the territory of Central Europe, the Mediterranean, Crimea, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Black Sea region, Turkey, and Iran. These territories have the most favorable climate for their natural growth.

But not all types of crocus are available for cultivation, as many of them are very few, which is why they are listed in the Red Book.
Crocuses are also called by a different name - saffron, from the Arabic word for "yellow", since the stigmas of the crocus are yellow.

In ancient Egypt, exotic spices and medicines were made from crocus (saffron) leaves.

Crocus grows to a height of about 10 centimeters, and has thin narrow leaves. Crocus flowers reach a size of 2-5cm. Crocus blooms only on sunny days. The plant is very thermophilic and sun-loving. But the crocus can also withstand partial shade and even shade.

It is better to plant crocuses that bloom in spring in autumn (September), and those that bloom in autumn - at the end of summer (in August). The bulbs should be planted 6-8 centimeters deep, 7-10 centimeters apart. He is calm about planting it with other plants and flowers.

Crocus flower has different colors, depending on the type of crocus. It could be white. Yellow, cream, orange, blue, purple, purple flower. There are bicolor crocuses, spotted, and also with reticulated patterns.