Giant Crocus 'Remembrance' Bulbs – Royal Purple, Dutch Crocus, Fall Planting

Crocus vernus 'Remembrance' is one of the most striking Dutch Crocus varieties available — large, goblet-shaped blooms in a rich, saturated royal purple with a silky sheen and bright yellow anthers at the center. As a Dutch (Giant) Crocus, Remembrance produces noticeably bigger flowers than Species Crocus, making it a bold and impactful choice for mass plantings, lawn naturalization, borders, and containers. Reliable, fully hardy, and effortlessly beautiful, it returns year after year with minimal care.

Why Gardeners Love It

• Large, royal purple blooms with a distinctive silky sheen — one of the most vivid crocuses available
• Dutch Giant Crocus — flowers are significantly larger than Species types
• Bright yellow anthers create a stunning color contrast against the deep purple petals
• Excellent for mass plantings, lawn naturalization, and border edging
• Fully hardy and reliable — returns year after year
• Deer-resistant

Growing Details

• Type: Dutch Crocus (Giant)
• Bloom color: Royal purple with yellow anthers
• Bloom time: February–March (early spring)
• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: 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. Group in clusters for the best visual impact. If naturalizing in lawn, avoid mowing until foliage has fully yellowed in late spring — this allows the bulb to store energy for next year's blooms. Thrives with minimal attention once established.