{"product_id":"crocus-pickwick-pack-of-4-corms","title":"Crocus Pickwick (Pack of 4 Corms)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eCrocus Pickwick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Crocus vernus)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eAdd a striking display of colour to your late winter garden with Crocus Pickwick, one of the most popular Dutch crocus varieties in the world. First introduced in 1925, this beloved heirloom produces large, cup shaped blooms in shimmering silver lilac, adorned with bold dark lilac stripes and vibrant orange stamens at the centre. Planted in drifts, Pickwick creates carpets of delicate, striped colour when little else is in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eEach pack contains premium Crocus Pickwick corms, selected for strong flowering performance. The large blooms emerge alongside slender, grass like foliage with fine silver white central stripes. Flowers open wide in bright sunshine, revealing their striking striped pattern, and close at night or during cloudy weather. An excellent naturaliser, Pickwick multiplies freely by offsets and returns with increasing vigour each year, making it an outstanding choice for low maintenance colour in borders, rockeries, containers, and lawns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBulb count: 4 corms per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFlower colour: Silver lilac with dark lilac stripes and orange stamens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003ePlant height: 10 to 15 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eBloom time: July to August (late winter to early spring)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eNaturalising: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSun requirements: Full sun to light shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eSoil type: Well drained, enriched with organic matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraph\" style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e       \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003eFrost tolerance: Hardy to minus 15 degrees Celsius\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003ePlant Crocus Pickwick corms in autumn, from March to May, once the soil temperature has begun to drop. Select a position in full sun to light shade with well drained soil. Crocuses perform beautifully beneath deciduous trees, along pathways, and in borders where they receive good light during winter. Prepare the planting area by incorporating compost or well rotted organic matter to improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003ePlant each corm roughly 10 cm deep and 7 to 10 cm apart, with the pointed end facing upward. In warmer regions, plant deeper to protect the corms from heat fluctuations. Water well after planting to settle the corms and apply a light mulch to conserve moisture. A dressing of blood and bone or balanced bulb fertiliser at planting time encourages strong root growth and reliable flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWatering and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eCrocus Pickwick is a low maintenance variety that requires minimal watering once established. During the active growing period, supplement with light watering only if rainfall is insufficient. Avoid waterlogged conditions, as excess moisture can lead to rot. After flowering, allow the grass like foliage to yellow and wither naturally over four to six weeks. This die back period is critical for the corms to replenish their energy stores. If growing crocuses in a lawn, hold off on mowing until the leaves have fully died back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePruning Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eNo traditional pruning is required for crocuses. Spent flower heads can be removed for a tidy appearance, but always leave the foliage in place until it has died back completely. Cutting or removing green leaves prematurely weakens the corm and reduces flowering the following year. Every three to five years, lift and divide congested clumps during the dormant period in late summer. Separate the offsets from the mother corm and replant at the same depth, or store in a cool, dry location until autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eClimate Zone Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eCool and Alpine (ACT, VIC Highlands, NSW Tablelands, TAS): Perfect growing conditions. The sustained winter chill in these regions promotes vigorous flowering, and Pickwick will naturalise easily, forming larger clumps each season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eTemperate (Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, coastal NSW): Excellent results with reliable annual blooms. Plant in a well drained position and ensure corms are not exposed to prolonged wet conditions during summer dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eSubtropical (Brisbane, coastal QLD): Possible with pre-chilling. Refrigerate corms for six weeks before planting in the coolest part of the garden. Results may vary, and corms can be treated as annuals if naturalisation is unreliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eTropical and Arid (Darwin, Far North QLD): Not recommended. Crocuses require an extended period of cold dormancy that cannot be achieved naturally in tropical climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eImportant Warnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\"\u003eCrocus corms and foliage are harmful if ingested, potentially causing stomach upset, nausea, and vomiting in humans, dogs, cats, and livestock. Keep corms stored safely away from children and pets. Wear gloves when handling corms if you have sensitive skin, as contact may cause mild irritation in some individuals. Do not plant near vegetable gardens where accidental ingestion is a risk. If ingestion occurs, seek medical or veterinary advice immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51915419058488,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/crocus-pickwick-pack-of-4-corms-4252297.jpg?v=1774038607","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/crocus-pickwick-pack-of-4-corms","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}