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Crocus 'Blue Marlin'
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Crocus

'Blue Marlin'

Crocus 'Blue Marlin' is a quietly exquisite herald of early spring, bringing delicate colour and scent just as the garden begins to stir. This small perennial corm reaches around 10cm in height, producing slender, dark green leaves, each finely marked with a central white stripe that adds a subtle touch of brightness even before the flowers appear. As the season shifts, Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Marlin' reveals its goblet-shaped blooms in the softest pale blue, each petal gently traced with mauve-purple veining on the outside. The interior glows with a vivid yellow centre, creating a luminous contrast that gives Crocus 'Blue Marlin' a fresh and uplifting presence.

Fragrant and gracefully formed, Crocus 'Blue Marlin' is perfectly suited to naturalising in lawns, borders or beneath deciduous trees, where it can form charming drifts over time. Its early flowering habit makes it invaluable for extending seasonal interest, pairing beautifully with other spring bulbs in soft, harmonious combinations. Despite its refined appearance, Crocus 'Blue Marlin' is wonderfully undemanding, thriving in well-drained soil and returning reliably year after year. Whether glimpsed on a bright morning or admired up close, Crocus chrysanthus 'Blue Marlin' offers a gentle yet captivating start to the gardening year.

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Perfect for pots

Bring colour to patios, doorsteps and favourite corners.

Pollinator-friendly

Welcome bees, butterflies and other pollinators into your garden.

Great for shade

Bring those shady corners of your garden to life.

Thrives in full sun

Choose a sunny spot and watch it flourish.

Perennial

Plant once and enjoy its return, year after year.

Fully hardy

Faces the colder months with quiet resilience.

Packed in paper

We nurture a future that honours the earth.

Naturalising

Let them settle in and spread into beautiful drifts over time.

Low maintenance

Needs little care and rewards you generously.

Attracts wildlife

Create a garden where birds and other wildlife feel at home.

In good company

Varieties chosen to complement Crocus 'Blue Marlin'

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In good company

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Expert care from
choice to delivery

Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.

Better by nature

From cultivation to packaging and delivery, we are always looking for ways to lessen our environmental impact.

Growing together

Our care team of horticultural experts is on hand to support you choose and garden with confidence.

World of wonders

A collection of world-renowned flower bulbs and perennials of exceptional beauty and character.

Chosen to thrive

Every bulb and plant is sourced, selected and prepared with an expert eye for their quality and garden performance.