Yellow crocus (Crocus flavus)
Care, watering, light and tips for Yellow crocus on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Iridaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Yellow crocus
Crocus flavus, also known as Yellow Crocus or gulkrokus, is a delightful bulbous plant that heralds the arrival of spring with its bright yellow flowers. Its cup-shaped blooms emerge directly from the ground, creating a vibrant and cheerful display. It is ideal for rock gardens, path edges, or for naturalizing in lawns, where its golden color will stand out.
Native range
Southeast Europe and Asia Minor
Care tips
It requires full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate during flowering and growth, reducing it once the leaves begin to yellow. It prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; absolutely avoid waterlogged soils, as this will rot the bulbs. A common mistake is overwatering after flowering, which can lead to rot.
How to save a dying Yellow crocus
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or soft leaves, rot at bulb base, no flowering.
- First aid
- Remove bulb, inspect for rot, trim affected areas. Repot in well-draining soil, reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and waterlogged soil, causing bulb rot. Lack of winter chilling.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot is not too advanced and the bulb retains healthy tissue.