Crocus 'Whale Shark'
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
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Description
Crocus 'Whale Shark' may be named after one of the ocean's giants, but this spring beauty is all elegance and grace. With its large, cup-shaped blooms, it makes quite a splash in the early garden. The outer petals of Crocus vernus 'Whale Shark' have a cool, greyish-blue wash—subtle and refined—while the insides reveal a rich, violet-blue that’s both striking and serene. It’s a colour combination that feels like a breath of fresh sea air, right when the garden is waking from its winter slumber.
Crocus 'Whale Shark' isn’t just about good looks—it’s also wonderfully reliable. Flowering in early spring, it’s perfect for borders, lawns, or containers where its bold colouring can be fully appreciated. It thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, and once planted, it returns each year with very little encouragement. For gardeners seeking a crocus that stands out from the shoal, Crocus vernus 'Whale Shark' offers both size and style. A quiet showstopper with ocean-inspired charm, it’s sure to make waves in any spring display.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Crocus vernus 'Whale Shark'
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Flower colour
Violet, blue, grey
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Bulb size
9/+
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Established height
10-20cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
150 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
lawns
Meadows
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Clay -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
No
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Deer resistant
No
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Crocus 'Whale Shark' bulbs from mid to late autumn
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
Plant your bulbs 10-15cm deep
Space the bulbs 5-10cm apart
Place the Crocus 'Whale Shark' bulbs with the pointed side or shoots facing upwards
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
You can expect your order in September 2025Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2025
You can expect your order in October 2025Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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