News Item: : Crocus balcanensis
(Category: Bulbs and tubers)
Posted by gradinar
Wednesday 16 July 2008 - 12:14:46
Crocus (Crocus) is a genus of perennial flowers of Iridaceae family (Iridaceae). Common are the Eastern Mediterranean to Central Asia. The stem is partially hidden under the ground and during flowering has several sharp, green leaflets. There are species with yellow and those with light blue or violet colors. There are variations of blue, purple and orange hues. Some species are spring and others - with autumn blooms.
The stem is partially hidden under the ground and during flowering has several sharp, green leaflets. Yellow blossoms - in the warmer places in March, but higher in April. There are variations of blue, purple and orange hues.
There are about 40 species of Crocus, most of which are cultivated. In our nine species occur, such as different types have different preferences for environmental conditions.
Prefers deep, but moist and sandy soil, outdoor and shady place.
This local species is found around the rugged pastures and meadows throughout the country. Used for rock group zatsvetyavaniya.
Propagated through seeds and bulbs. The bulbs are removed in July, is cleaned and planted in early September at a depth of 6.8 cm and 7.8 cm distance seeds are sown in early spring light and permeable soil.
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(Category: Bulbs and tubers)
Posted by gradinar
Wednesday 16 July 2008 - 12:14:46
Crocus (Crocus) is a genus of perennial flowers of Iridaceae family (Iridaceae). Common are the Eastern Mediterranean to Central Asia. The stem is partially hidden under the ground and during flowering has several sharp, green leaflets. There are species with yellow and those with light blue or violet colors. There are variations of blue, purple and orange hues. Some species are spring and others - with autumn blooms.The stem is partially hidden under the ground and during flowering has several sharp, green leaflets. Yellow blossoms - in the warmer places in March, but higher in April. There are variations of blue, purple and orange hues.
There are about 40 species of Crocus, most of which are cultivated. In our nine species occur, such as different types have different preferences for environmental conditions.
Prefers deep, but moist and sandy soil, outdoor and shady place.
This local species is found around the rugged pastures and meadows throughout the country. Used for rock group zatsvetyavaniya.
Propagated through seeds and bulbs. The bulbs are removed in July, is cleaned and planted in early September at a depth of 6.8 cm and 7.8 cm distance seeds are sown in early spring light and permeable soil.
This news item is from Flower Encyclopedia
( http://en.cvetq.info/news.php?extend.38 )