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The Crocus 'Ruby Giant', 'Crocus species', is a fall planted bulb. Once the Ruby Giant bulbs have established themselves, their early flowering lilac purple flowers, and silver striped leaves, emerge in seemingly infinite numbers. They do this year after year. Because they are so low growing, they remain less affected by the wind and rain than many of their fellow crocuses. They are native to the Balkans. Ruby Giant blooms in early spring and has a 3 week bloom period.Crocuses perform best in a sandy, well drained soil. Crocus bulbs remaining in the ground will always bloom a bit earlier than the ones planted the previous year. For a massive effect, plant in great sweeps of 100 to 150 bulbs. Use them in rock gardens, ground covers, containers, mass plantings and borders.
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