A charming early-season flowering bulb admired for its delicate cup-shaped blooms that appear in vibrant colors. Crocus flowers create a cheerful display in gardens, borders, and decorative containers during the cooler months.

Plant Characteristics
Plant Type: Ornamental flowering bulb / corm plant
Flower Appearance: Cup-shaped blooms in shades of purple, yellow, white, and striped varieties
Growth Habit: Low-growing clumping plant with short flowering stems
Foliage Type: Narrow grass-like green leaves with a silver midline
Bloom Season (India): Late winter to early spring

Fragrance
Light to mild fragrance

Climate Requirement
Ideal Temperature Range: 10–22°C
Sunlight Needs: Full sun to partial sunlight for best flowering
Frost Tolerance: Can tolerate mild frost

Container Growing
Highly suitable for: Garden beds, borders, rock gardens, and small decorative pots
Container Size Recommendation: Minimum 8–10 inch wide container
Soil Type: Well-draining sandy or loamy soil rich in organic matter
Water Requirement: Moderate watering; keep soil slightly moist during active growth