Plant crocuses from September to November, or by December at the latest. If needed, store them in open packets somewhere cool, dry and well ventilated.
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Crocus
'Panda'
Noone can resist a panda, with their charming black and white coats, and this botanical version of the adorable bear is just as lovely! Crocus 'Panda' packs a fabulous colour punch very early in the year, guaranteed to raise the spirits even as the first blooms emerge in late winter and early spring. This variety features petals of pure white with bold aubergine-purple blotches on the outer petals. They open up in the sunshine to reveal gleaming white centres, yellow anthers and a vivid orange stigma. Overall, Crocus chrysanthus 'Panda' makes a fabulous colour contrast.
Crocus 'Panda' is one of the very earliest crocus to flower, belonging to the Chrysanthus group, also known as the snow crocus for their exceptionally early flowering (they’ve been known to pop out from drifts of snow!). This type also spreads more prolifically than other groups, so if you’re looking for a crocus to naturalise in lawns, under trees or among shrubs, this is an excellent choice. Crocus chrysanthus 'Panda' is also perfect in pots, and though diminutive in size, it produces multiple flowers per bulb, so there’s no chance it’ll go unnoticed!
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Plant profile
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Choose full sun or light shade with well-drained soil. Improve heavy or sandy soil with organic matter. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost.
Plant 5–10cm deep with the pointed end or emerging shoot facing upwards. If shoots have already appeared, handle them carefully and keep them below the surface.
Space them 5–10cm apart in containers or borders. Planting crocuses in small clusters or informal drifts creates a fuller, more natural-looking display.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. After flowering, allow the foliage to turn yellow naturally, then leave the crocuses planted throughout the year.
- Botanical name
- Crocus chrysanthus 'Panda'
- Flower colour
- White, purple, cream
- Bulb size
- 5/+
- Established height
- 5-10cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 150 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- Yes
- Position
-
Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- No
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Clay - Suitable for
-
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Ground cover
lawns
Meadows
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade
Full shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Pollinator-friendly
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Naturalising
Low maintenance
Attracts wildlife
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