We’ve got a few clusters of stunning crocuses here at HQ, but nothing like the purple blanket at Kew Gardens last week. 💜💜💜 Did you know? Saffron is harvested from the saffron crocus, which have three long red stamens that grow fro the centre of the flower. #toftuk #alexsgarden #crocusseason #crocus #crocuses #crochetflower #crochetflowers #crochetbook #crochetpattern #crochetdesigner #crochetdesign #lovegardening | TOFT

Hoping for rain soon to soften the ground🤞 Crocuses grow through turf and flower in spring every year, they will gradually multiply too! Digging a larger hole and planting a group is a lot quicker and easier than making an individual hole for each bulb (unless you have a drill!). Plant the bulbs around 5cm and replace the turf, water the turf afterwards if rain isn’t forecast. We’ve planted Crocus ‘Ruby Giant’, the same variety we used in a different area last year. We love the way this variety