{"product_id":"potted-crocus-sieberi-tricolour","title":"Crocus sieberi ‘Tricolour’ - Potted Purple Crocus Bulbs","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis cheerful early-spring crocus produces striking tri-coloured flowers – soft lavender-purple petals fading to white, with a vivid golden-yellow throat. Compact and hardy, it’s perfect for pots, window boxes, and garden borders, bringing colour just as winter begins to loosen its grip. A wonderful early nectar source for pollinators emerging in late winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eBulbous, Compact, Early Spring Flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e February – March\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e February – April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrocus sieberi\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Tricolour’ (named after Franz Sieber, a 19th-century Bohemian botanist and plant collector)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSieber’s Crocus, Tricolour Crocus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative to southern Greece, particularly mountainous regions, where it grows in rocky meadows and open woodland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAllow foliage to die back naturally after flowering. Do not cut leaves until they have fully yellowed – this allows the bulb to store energy for next year’s blooms. Remove spent flowers to keep pots looking tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAn excellent early nectar source for bees and other pollinators emerging on mild late-winter days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFull sun to light shade. In pots, place somewhere bright and sheltered – a doorstep, patio, or windowsill is ideal. Outdoors, plant in borders, rockeries, or naturalise in lawns (avoid mowing until foliage has died back).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep compost lightly moist while in growth and flowering. Avoid waterlogging, particularly in pots – good drainage is essential. Once foliage dies back, reduce watering significantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFree-draining compost is essential. In pots, use a loam-based or general-purpose compost with added grit for improved drainage. In borders, ensure soil does not sit wet over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA light feed with a balanced fertiliser as foliage emerges can support strong flowering. Avoid overfeeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCrocus bulbs can cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Keep away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfter flowering, move pots somewhere sunny and continue watering lightly until the leaves naturally fade – this helps ensure a beautiful display again next spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"9cm","offer_id":43725124763901,"sku":"CF2392","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/potted-crocus-sieberi-tricolour-159775.jpg?v=1675462459","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/potted-crocus-sieberi-tricolour","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}