Crocus Species 'Romance'

Overview

Crocus Species 'Romance': The Softest Golden Glow

Warm up the chilly days of late winter with the delicate, buttery warmth of Crocus Species 'Romance'. A highly sought-after variety of the "Snow Crocus" (Crocus chrysanthus), it stands out from the crowd for its unusually soft, lemon-yellow to creamy-gold petals. Unlike the harsh, electric yellows of some varieties, 'Romance' offers a sophisticated pastel hue that glows gently in the low winter sun. The blooms are slightly smaller and more refined, creating a neat, compact cup shape. It is an incredibly reliable bloomer that flowers profusely, often producing multiple stems per corm, making it perfect for creating shimmering drifts of pale gold in rockeries, borders, or patio containers.

Key Features

• Sophisticated Colour: The pale, creamy-yellow tone blends beautifully with other spring pastels, avoiding the jarring contrast that bright primary yellows can sometimes create.

• Compact & Sturdy: This variety stays low to the ground, making it highly resistant to wind and rain, ensuring your display stays upright even in stormy weather.

• Prolific Flowering: A generous bloomer that establishes quickly, sending up clusters of flowers that look like little splashes of sunlight on the soil.

• Wildlife Friendly: Like its cousins, the golden heart is packed with pollen, acting as a vital refueling station for early bumblebees and honeybees.

Gardener's Tip

For a truly romantic spring display, pair Crocus 'Romance' with the soft lilac-blue of Crocus 'Blue Pearl'. The combination of buttery yellow and pale blue creates a classic, harmonious colour scheme that looks incredibly elegant in a terracotta pot or along a pathway. It’s a softer, more modern take on the traditional blue-and-yellow spring theme.

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