Crocus 'Prins Claus' Bulbs – White with Purple Markings, Snow Crocus, Fall Planting

Crocus chrysanthus 'Prins Claus' (also written Prins Clause) is a strikingly beautiful Snow Crocus with glistening white petals brushed with bold, sharply contrasting deep purple markings — a crisp, graphic combination that catches the eye from across the yard and looks exceptional when the flowers sway in an early spring breeze. One of the finest white-and-purple Snow Crocus available, Prins Claus is outstanding when planted en masse or paired with bright yellow varieties like Goldilocks for a vivid bicolor drift. Deer-resistant, an excellent naturalizer, and beloved by early bees — a first-class early-spring bulb in every respect.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Glistening white petals with bold, sharply contrasting purple markings — a stunning bicolor display
• Outstanding en masse or paired with yellow crocus for a vivid color contrast
• One of the first flowers of spring — blooms late winter to very early spring
• Excellent naturalizer — returns and spreads reliably year after year
• Deer-resistant and popular with early bees
• Low-growing (4–6 inches) — perfect for borders, rock gardens, and lawn tapestries

Growing Details

• Type: Species Crocus (Snow Crocus / Chrysanthus)
• Bloom color: White with deep purple markings
• Bloom time: Late winter–very early spring
• Height: 4–6 inches
• Sunlight: Full sun to three-quarter day sun
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
• Planting depth: 2–3 inches
• Spacing: 3 inches apart in beds; cluster closer in containers
• Corm size: 5+ cm
• When to plant: Fall

Planting & Care

Plant corms roots down, pointed tip up in a mostly sunny, well-drained location. Water well after planting to settle the soil. Allow foliage to die back naturally after blooming — do not remove until fully yellowed, as this feeds the corm for next year's display.