Crocus tommasinianus Ruby Giant

About as close to the true species as currently available crocuses come, Tommasinianus Ruby Giant is a little taller, with more slender buds than many of the rest of this clan. If you struggle with squirrels digging up your bulbs, try this variety before throwing in the towel on crocuses. (Also, consider buying a large can of cheap red pepper and sprinkle it on the freshly planted soil. Sometimes if you can keep the squirrels away for the first few days, they move on and leave the bulbs alone.) A great naturalizer that spreads gently and even grows well in open woodland sites. Deer resistant. For planting info see the "Crocus Planting Guide" link below.		Buy More & Save!
		3-7 pkgs.	10% disc.	$6.26 each
		8-11 pkgs.	15% disc.	$5.91 each
		12+ pkgs.	20% disc.	$5.56 each

Common Name:	Species crocus Ruby Giant
Botanical Name:	Crocus tommasinianus 'Ruby Giant'
Color:	Flower have reddish purple petals with lighter bases
Height:	5-7"
Exposure:	Full to three quarters day sun
Hardiness:	Zones 4-8
Bloom Time:	Late winter to very early spring
Bulb Size:	5+ cm, the largest size commercially available!
Bulbs/Pkg:	25
Planting Info:	Click here for the Crocus Planting Guide
Note:	Fresh bulbs ship mid-September through January