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Other common names Chilean crocus Chilean blue crocus
Family Tecophilaeaceae
Genus Tecophilaea are cormous herbaceous perennials with linear-lance-shaped basal leaves and 1-2 funnel-shaped, vivid blue or violet, often white-throated flowers in spring
Details T. cyanocrocus is a cormous perennial to 10cm in height, with narrow greyish-green leaves and slender stems bearing solitary, erect, intense blue, white-centred, crocus-like flowers 3-4cm in width
Plant range Chile
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Tufted
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H3
Full Sun
Aspect East-facing or South-facing
Exposure Sheltered
Loam
Sand
MoistureWell-drained
SoilLoam, Sand
pHAcid, Neutral
Ultimate height Up to 10 cm
Ultimate spread 0-0.1 metre
Time to ultimate height 2-5 years
Cultivation Grow in well-drained, sandy soil in full sun; protect from frost. Or grow in a pot in an alpine house: plant 5cm deep in a mix of equal parts loam-based potting compost and sharp sand; water in growing season but reduce watering as the leaves die down in summer
Propagation Propagate by removing offsets in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types Gravel Garden Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden
Pruning No pruning required
Pests Generally pest free
Diseases Generally disease free
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