Description

A charming early-spring crocus, Crocus ‘Romance’ opens soft, buttery-yellow blooms with a golden heart, adding warmth and cheer to borders, lawns, and pots. One of the first flowers to appear after winter, it’s a reliable favourite for brightening the garden and supporting early pollinators.

 

At a Glance

Flowering period: February–March

Position: Full sun or partial shade

Height x Spread: 10cm x 5cm

Planting depth & spacing: 8–10cm deep, 5–8cm apart

Perfect for: Lawns, rock gardens, pots, naturalising in borders

Pollinator friendly: Yes, provides early nectar for bees

 

Why We Love It

‘Romance’ brings a soft, romantic glow to late winter and early spring gardens. Its delicate yellow petals open wide in the sunshine, creating little pools of light in lawns and borders. Naturalising easily, it multiplies year after year, forming cheerful carpets of colour.

Compact and versatile, it’s ideal for planting in grass, rockeries, or containers by the front door for a welcome sign of spring. Combine with snowdrops, iris reticulata, or other crocus varieties for a layered seasonal display.

 

How to Plant & Grow

• Plant from September to November before the ground freezes.
• Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-drained soil.
• Plant bulbs 8–10cm deep and 5–8cm apart.
• Water well after planting and keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
• Allow foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulbs for next year.

 

What’s in the Pack

• Pack of 15 top-quality bulbs
• Bulb size: 5/6cm

 

From Kapiteyn in the Netherlands

All our spring bulbs are supplied by Kapiteyn in the Netherlands, a grower committed to sustainability. Their farms are powered by over 1,500 solar panels, all packaging materials are 100% recyclable, and innovative water-saving technologies reduce environmental impact.

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