When to plant crocuses - in autumn or spring?

Crocuses are one of the first spring flowers thatbefore all bloom in the garden. In order for delicate buds to appear at the right time, it is necessary to know exactly when to plant crocuses - in the fall or spring. The question is particularly relevant for novice florists, because the bulbs of this plant can be bought at almost any time of the year.

Spring and autumn crocuses

It is so accepted to classify these gentleflowers from the iris family. Unpretentious and resistant to the Russian winter, crocuses are actively growing throughout the year and can bloom in early spring and early autumn. The fact that there are autumn species, very few people know. Because of this, there is often confusion about when to plant crocuses. In the fall, this is best done.

The cycle of growth and development of corms in the springThe crocus begins in early spring, when the plant first grows its leaves, blooms, and then enters a dormant phase, accumulating strength in the onion and forming children. Such crocuses are most often found in flower shops and in mass markets.

It is much harder to meet autumn views.Their livelihoods begin with flowering in early autumn, then the leaves grow, the plant often leaves the snow with open buds. The planting dates for such species are mid July – early August. If a little late, the flower does not have time to form and to please the mature children.

We plant spring crocuses

For those who do not know when to plant crocusesin the fall, you should first determine the type of your plant. Spring should be planted in early September, when the bulb is in a resting phase. Having accumulated strength over the winter, the plant will release the first flowers in early April. First you need to prepare the soil: dig two weeks before planting, add humus, but you should not be zealous with complex mineral fertilizers.

The next year, when the crocuses ottsvetut, you needwait until all the leaves dry up. Only after this, the bulbs are dug out and stored until September, by analogy they take care of tulips. Determine the time when planting crocuses and tulips, weather conditions will help. The most favorable for this is dry cool weather, but you need to catch up to the first frost.

Planting autumn species

Autumn crocuses are planted at the end of summer.Later, planting will cause the corm to form incorrectly, releasing the leaves, but not giving buds. Therefore, the question arises - when to plant crocuses. In autumn (September) - the time of planting of spring-flowering species, in summer (end of July) it is necessary to plant autumn-flowering specimens. Not all flower growers make an annual planting, leaving the plant in one place for 4-5 years.

Замечено, что при таком подходе цветы мельчают, grows greens, kiddies becomes crowded. Therefore, for better flowering, to obtain excellent planting material and to preserve the bulbs from garden pests, it is recommended to dig and divide crocuses annually. If there is a light sandy soil on the chosen place, there is no stagnation of moisture, and the plot is sufficiently lit, the flowers will not take long to come and soon will delight you with bright buds.