Crocus Ard Schenk is a charming early flowering crocus producing elegant pure white cup-shaped blooms with bright orange stamens and a soft golden glow at the base of each flower. Flowering from February to March and reaching approximately 8cm in height, this compact variety is one of the earliest crocuses to bloom, bringing welcome colour to the garden at the end of winter while providing valuable nectar for emerging bees.

Ideal for naturalising, Crocus Ard Schenk is perfect for planting in lawns, borders, rockeries, woodland gardens and containers. Its neat habit and early flowering nature make it an excellent choice for creating bright carpets of white flowers that return year after year as the corms gradually multiply.

Key Features
✓ Elegant pure white flowers with orange stamens
✓ Early flowering from February to March
✓ Flowering height of approximately 8cm
✓ Excellent for naturalising
✓ Ideal for lawns, borders, rockeries and containers
✓ Perfect for early spring displays
✓ Attractive to bees and pollinators
✓ RHS Plants for Pollinators

Size
✓ Flowering height: approximately 8cm (3 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: September to November
✓ Flowers: February to March
✓ Position: full sun or partial shade
✓ Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
✓ Planting depth: approximately 8–10cm (3–4 inches)
✓ Spacing: approximately 8–10cm (3–4 inches) apart
✓ Suitable for lawns, borders, rockeries, woodland gardens and containers

Aftercare
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the corms can replenish their energy for the following season. If planted in grass, delay mowing until the leaves have fully yellowed. Leave the corms undisturbed to encourage naturalising and enjoy larger displays of early spring flowers each year.