Crocus kotschyanus, commonly known as Kotschyanus Autumn Flowering Crocus, is a charming autumn-flowering crocus producing elegant goblet-shaped rosy pink to lilac blooms with warm golden centres. Flowering from September to November and reaching approximately 13cm in height, this beautiful variety brings fresh colour to the garden just as many summer flowers are fading. Its delicate flowers are excellent for attracting late-season pollinators and look particularly attractive in rockeries, borders, lawns and woodland gardens.

Ideal for naturalising, Crocus kotschyanus establishes quickly in well-drained soil, gradually forming colourful drifts that return each autumn. It performs equally well in containers and gravel gardens, making it a versatile choice for adding reliable late-season interest to any outdoor space.

Key Features
✓ Elegant rosy pink autumn flowers
✓ Golden centres attract pollinators
✓ Flowers from September to November
✓ Flowering height of approximately 13cm
✓ Excellent for naturalising
✓ Ideal for borders, lawns, rockeries and woodland gardens
✓ Suitable for containers and gravel gardens
✓ RHS Award of Garden Merit
✓ RHS Plants for Pollinators

Size
✓ Flowering height: approximately 13cm (5 inches)

Planting & Growing
✓ Planting time: July to September
✓ Flowers: September to November
✓ 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 borders, lawns, rockeries, woodland gardens and containers

Aftercare
Allow the foliage to emerge after flowering and leave it in place until it has completely died back, allowing the corms to store energy for the following year. Crocus kotschyanus is best left undisturbed where it will naturalise and spread gradually over time. Avoid overly wet winter conditions by planting in free-draining soil.