{"product_id":"crocus-yellow-mammoth-pack-of-4-corms","title":"Crocus Yellow Mammoth (Pack of 4 Corms)","description":"\u003cp style=\"margin: 5.0pt 0cm 3.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt;\"\u003eCrocus Yellow Mammoth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Crocus flavus)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBring a burst of golden sunshine to your garden with Crocus Yellow Mammoth, one of the most beloved spring-flowering corms in cultivation. Renowned for producing the largest blooms of any yellow crocus, this heritage variety has been a garden favourite for over 300 years. Its cheerful, goblet shaped flowers emerge in late winter when few other plants are in bloom, providing a welcome splash of warmth and colour to borders, rockeries, and lawns across Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEach pack contains top quality Crocus Yellow Mammoth corms, ready to plant in autumn for a vibrant late winter display. The large, golden yellow blooms sit atop slender, grass like foliage with distinctive silver white central stripes. Flowers open wide in bright sunshine and close at dusk or on overcast days, creating a dynamic and ever changing feature in your garden. This vigorous variety is an excellent naturaliser, multiplying freely by offsets to form dense, glowing carpets of colour year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\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 style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\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: Golden yellow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\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 style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\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 style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\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 style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\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 style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\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 style=\"text-indent: -18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; margin: 0cm 0cm 3.0pt 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoListParagraph\"\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 style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlant Crocus Yellow Mammoth corms in autumn, from March to May, once the soil has begun to cool. Choose a position in full sun to light shade, ideally beneath deciduous trees or along garden borders where they will receive good light during the cooler months. Prepare the soil by working in compost or well rotted organic matter to improve drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlant each corm approximately 10 cm deep and 7 to 10 cm apart, with the pointed end facing upward. In warmer climates, plant slightly deeper to help insulate the corms from temperature fluctuations. Water thoroughly after planting to help the corms settle into the soil. Apply a light layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. A balanced bulb fertiliser or blood and bone applied at planting time will support healthy root development and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eWatering and Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOnce established, Crocus Yellow Mammoth requires minimal watering. During the growing season, water only if rainfall is scarce. Avoid overwatering or allowing the corms to sit in waterlogged soil, as this can cause rot. After blooming, allow the foliage to die back naturally over four to six weeks. This process is essential for the corms to store energy for the following season. If planting in a lawn, delay mowing until the foliage has completely yellowed and collapsed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003ePruning Advice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCrocuses do not require traditional pruning. Once the flowers have faded, remove spent blooms if desired but leave the foliage intact until it withers naturally. Do not cut, fold, or braid the leaves, as this prevents the corm from photosynthesising and building reserves for the next season. Divide congested clumps every three to five years in late summer while the corms are dormant. Lift the clumps with a garden fork, separate the offsets, and replant immediately or store in a cool, dry place until planting time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eClimate Zone Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool and Alpine (ACT, VIC Highlands, NSW Tablelands, TAS):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal conditions for Crocus Yellow Mammoth. Consistent winter chill promotes strong flowering and reliable naturalisation year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate (Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, coastal NSW): \u003c\/strong\u003ePerforms well with dependable annual blooms. Ensure good soil drainage, particularly in areas with heavier winter rainfall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical (Brisbane, coastal QLD): \u003c\/strong\u003eCan be grown successfully with some additional care. A six week chilling period for corms before planting can improve flowering. Plant in the coolest, most shaded spot available and treat as annuals if repeat flowering is inconsistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical and Arid (Darwin, Far North QLD):\u003c\/strong\u003e Not recommended without significant cold treatment. Crocuses require a sustained period of cold dormancy that tropical climates cannot provide naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 6.0pt 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt;\"\u003eImportant Warnings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\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":51915419156792,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/crocus-yellow-mammoth-pack-of-4-corms-1910353.jpg?v=1774038607","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/crocus-yellow-mammoth-pack-of-4-corms","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}