Crocus Ruby Giant is a superb early-flowering variety, producing rich purple blooms that brighten the garden from February onwards. These compact flowers stand just above the grass-like foliage and are ideal for planting in drifts where they create carpets of vibrant colour. Highly attractive to pollinators, Ruby Giant is a reliable source of early nectar for bees when little else is in bloom.

Perfect for naturalising, this variety thrives in well-drained soils and will return year after year, gradually spreading to form larger clumps. Crocus Ruby Giant is excellent for rockeries, borders, woodland edges, or containers, where it provides a welcome splash of colour at the start of spring.

Key Features
✔ Early-flowering crocus with deep purple blooms
✔ Loved by pollinators, providing early nectar
✔ Excellent for naturalising in lawns, rockeries, and woodland settings
✔ Compact and versatile – perfect for containers and borders

Size
✔ Flowering height: Approx. 10cm / 4"

Useful for
Ideal for planting in lawns, woodland areas, or rock gardens, as well as pots and containers. A perfect choice for naturalising and attracting early pollinators.

Aftercare
Plant corms from August onwards, 5–8cm deep in well-drained soil, in sun or partial shade. Use wire netting just below the soil surface when planting to prevent mice or squirrels from eating the corms. Leave clumps undisturbed to naturalise and increase over time.