Also known as Riviera Crocus · Various-Coloured Crocus
Crocus versicolor displays delicate, multi-colored flowers in shades of violet, white, and yellow, blooming in early spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full sun to partial shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day, but can tolerate some shade, especially in hotter climates.
Moderate during growth, low during dormancy
50% intensity
Keep soil moist during active growth (fall-spring), allow to dry out during summer dormancy.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers cool to moderate temperatures during the growing season (10-18°C) and a cold period for dormancy.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Feed lightly in early spring with a balanced fertilizer; avoid over-fertilization.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
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All parts of the plant contain toxic compounds, including colchicine. Ingestion can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, diarrhea, and in severe cases, may lead to organ damage and death.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season (fall through spring), keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering significantly as the foliage begins to yellow and die back in late spring or early summer, allowing the bulbs to go dormant and dry.
Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the bulb.
Remove yellowing or dying foliage only after it has completely withered; this process allows the bulb to store essential nutrients for the following blooming season. No significant pruning is otherwise required.
Crocuses are primarily propagated by dividing established clumps of corms every 3-5 years during their dormant period (summer). Cormels (small offsets) can also be separated from the parent corm and replanted.
Seed propagation is possible but takes several years for flowering.
Crocus bulbs do not typically require repotting unless they are in containers. If container-grown, repot every 2-3 years in late summer or early fall into fresh, well-draining potting mix.
Ensure sufficient space for corm division and growth. Refresh the soil to provide nutrients.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Crocus Versicolor (Crocus versicolor)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Iridaceae |
| Genus | Crocus |
| Species | Crocus versicolor |
Similar in genus Crocus
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
