First crocus

[DaveJ]

This morning we have our first flowering crocus in the lawn - even though it is only one flower, what a breath of fresh air after such a long and cold winter. The bulbs in the garden normally flower early to mid February so there is obviously a delay this year which is not surprising considering the weather.

[piskieinboots]

Lovely aren't they Dave - picture please?

Here's some from my garden, they are in a pot on the patio table which is directly outside my dining room window - lovely to look at

[Flummery]

Our Britian in Bloom group have planted - over 2 years a river of crocus along one of the verges into the village. The first lot that came out last year were bright yellow and looked fabulous. We don't know for a few weeks what colour the rest will be! We hope to put in more next year. Mass plantings are fantastic and crocus, as small and sweet things, are really good.

[Nicos]

My first yellow ones are up- noticed them yesterday. One minute they weren't there- then suddenly in flower...clever stuff eh??

[DaveJ]

And there was me thinking that Spring was just around the corner - it is snowing again! At least when Spring does arrive I know I'll appreciate it even more after this winter. Can't wait to get back into the garden.

[rustylady]

My cream ones have been showing flowers for about a week, but it's not been sunny enough for them to open properly. Same with the snowdrops. Waiting for some warm(ish) sunshine.

[rustylady]

Mass plantings are fantastic and crocus, as small and sweet things, are really good.

Many years ago I lived near Plymouth, and worked in an office on what was called St Andrew's Cross. There was a grassed roundabout planted up with blue and white crocus in the shape of St Andrew's cross - looked fantastic in early spring.

[Nicos]

Why do I ALWAYS wish I'd planted many , many more bulbs????

So, so pretty!

[Headfry]

Crocus are great for bees - keep growing folks!

[stella]

I think spring is later this year. My bulbs are up but not really open as they need a bit of sun. How does everyone get crocus to stand up. I find the first rain on the heavy flower head and they all fall over and then rot. Got so disheartened with this last year decided not to plant any more.

[ailsasyl]

mum has snowdrops and crocus in her front garden they have been out for about two weeks, wish I had planted some but as mine is a new garden plenty of time