{"product_id":"bio-crocus-tommasinianus-ruby-giant-boerenkrokus","title":"Organic Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' - Tommy Crocus | 10 pcs.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnfortunately sold out – Subscribe to our newsletter for updates on stock availability.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrganic botanical crocus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/strong\u003e , also known as Tommy Crocus, or 'botanical\u0026nbsp;crocus', is a small-flowered purple crocus that grows to about 10 centimeters in height. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flowers are deep purple to purple-red in color and consist of six petals that together form a beautiful calyx shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flowers are medium in size and rise atop long slender stems, forming a colorful carpet in gardens and lawns.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe flowers of Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant' are a feast for the eyes and attract the attention of people as well as bees and other pollinating insects. The crocus has the advantage that it blooms very early in the spring, namely in February and March. This is beneficial for pollinators, such as bees, because they can immediately find nectar after the cold winter. This way they can strengthen themselves for the summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Bloemoloog® recommends crocuses to every garden, so we can give the insects a helping hand!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs soon as the sun shines on her flower, she opens it wide and in the evening the flower closes again. The plant's leaves are 2 millimeters wide and only grow above the flower after flowering and will die naturally in late spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow, where and when do I plant a crocus tuber?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crocus tuber needs a cold period. Therefore, plant it in the ground in the autumn from October to January. The planting depth is 2 to 3 times the height of the tuber itself and the planting distance is 2 to 3 times the width of the tuber itself. Plant 100 - 120 tubers per m². If they are planted in a pot, there must be holes at the bottom of the pot so that no water remains in the pot, otherwise the tubers will rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal location is in full sun or partial shade. Plant it in a nutrient-rich, water-permeable, preferably calcareous, sandy soil. This botanical crocus is suitable for naturalizing in the grass, in the border or under deciduous trees and shrubs. They are also ideal to use as the top layer in a lasagna (3 or 4 layers with balls) pot. Plant them in groups mixed with other crocus species or wild tulips for a beautiful colored effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoil PH: Slightly acidic to neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare of the crocus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby Giant' naturalizes very well, so it requires little special attention. It is only important that the leaves are not cut off immediately after flowering. These still take up photosynthesis so that the tuber gathers strength for the next year. The leaves die off on their own. Once the leaves have withered they can be cut off. Provide organic food annually for optimal results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrocuses produce one or more new tubers on top of the old tuber. This sometimes causes the tubers to lie above the ground. In that case, plant the tubers back in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor propagation, the tubers can be removed from the ground at the beginning of summer. Dry the tubers and store them in a warm place, for example in the shed. The tubers are replanted in the ground from September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin of the crocus\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tommy crocus is a Stinzenplant and has been naturalized in the Netherlands for centuries, but is originally from the southeast of Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eParticularities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA crocus comes from a tuber and not from a flowerbulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cem\u003eCrocus tommasinianus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ruby Giant'\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked per \u003cstrong\u003e10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;tubers or choose a stacking discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStacking discount: \u003cstrong\u003eE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan be ordered from June '25!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEU shipping €8.95 - \u003cstrong\u003eFree shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e from €100 purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFebruary - March\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom September\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 cm deep\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 cm apart\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade, sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil PH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoam, sandy soil - Slightly alkaline\/neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery hardy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood (naturalizes)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalkan\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eIridaceae\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/em\u003e(iris family)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurple\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBulb size:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca title=\"Buy organic crocuses at Bloemoloog.nl\" href=\"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en\/collections\/organic-crocuses\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOther crocus species\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" width=\"159\" height=\"106\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818500739416,"sku":"109","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioCrocustommasinianus_RubyGiant_biologischepaarseBoerenkrokusBloemoloogbiologischebloembollen_fdad3e1b-4b42-4ea2-bdc3-44bc1bf92677.jpg?v=1740409234","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-be\/products\/organic-crocus-tommasinianus-ruby-giant","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}