Giant Crocus 'Striped Beauty' Bulbs – Purple & White Striped, Heirloom Dutch Crocus, Fall Planting

Crocus vernus 'Striped Beauty' (also known as 'King of the Striped') is a luxurious, large-flowering Dutch Crocus with a garden pedigree stretching back to the 1880s. Each bloom is a stunning combination of white petals delicately and boldly striped with purple, with vivid orange-yellow centers that make a dramatic statement against the late-winter ground. Sometimes blooming even among the last snowflakes, this heirloom variety is one of the earliest and most striking Dutch Crocus available. A great naturalizer if left undisturbed, Striped Beauty multiplies into breathtaking drifts that grow more impressive with every passing year.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Heirloom since the 1880s — over 140 years of beloved garden performance
• Luxurious white blooms with bold purple stripes — one of the most distinctive crocus patterns
• Vivid orange-yellow centers make a striking contrast against the striped petals
• Sometimes blooms among the last snowflakes — one of the earliest Dutch Crocus
• Excellent naturalizer — multiplies into impressive drifts when left undisturbed
• Large-flowering Dutch Crocus — bigger, bolder blooms than Species types

Growing Details

• Type: Dutch Crocus (Giant / Vernus)
• Bloom color: White with purple stripes and orange-yellow centers
• Bloom time: February–March (very early spring)
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Gritty, well-drained, poor to moderately fertile
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–8
• Planting depth: 2–3 inches
• Spacing: 2–3 inches apart
• Corm size: 8/9 cm
• When to plant: Fall

Planting & Care

Plant corms pointed tip up in well-drained soil in fall. For the best naturalized effect, scatter corms loosely before planting to create organic-looking drifts. If naturalizing in lawn, avoid mowing until foliage has fully yellowed in late spring. Leave undisturbed for several years for the most spectacular naturalized display.