Crocus Orange Monarch Bulbs – Orange & Near-Black, Snow Crocus, Fall Planting

Crocus 'Orange Monarch' is a rare and eye-catching Snow Crocus with wild, bi-colored blooms in a vivid combination of warm orange and near-black — a dramatic pairing you won't find in most spring gardens. Low-growing at just 3–4 inches, it's perfect for the front of borders, rockeries, containers, and naturalizing in lawn. Like all Snow Crocus, Orange Monarch is one of the first flowers to emerge in early spring, providing essential pollen for early bees before most other plants have even begun to wake up. Fully hardy and reliably perennial, it returns year after year with no fuss.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Rare bi-colored blooms in vivid orange with near-black accents — unlike any other crocus
• One of the first flowers of spring — essential early pollen source for bees
• Low-growing (3–4 inches) — perfect for front-of-border, rockeries, and containers
• Naturalizes freely and returns year after year
• Fully hardy across a wide range of climates
• Wild crocus character — informal and naturalistic in the garden

Growing Details

• Type: Snow Crocus (Wild / Species)
• Bloom color: Orange with near-black bi-color markings
• Bloom time: Early spring
• Height: 3–4 inches
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–9
• Corm size: 5/7 cm
• When to plant: Fall

Planting & Care

Plant corms in fall in open, sunny spots with well-drained soil. Snow Crocus thrive in cold to moderate winter conditions and are not suited for hot, humid climates. Group in generous clusters for the best naturalistic effect. Allow foliage to die back naturally after blooming to feed the corm for the following year.