Crocus chrysanthus 'Ladykiller' (Crocus 'Ladykiller')
Click the tabs to read more
Comment on a listing
Plant supplier links
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
- Login to upload a photo
My Plants List
Create your own plant list and get plant care reminders direct to your inbox!
My Plant Care
Get more detailed care advice, specific how-to guides and care reminder prompts right to your inbox!
My Garden Match
Check you are planting correctly with our unique garden match tool.
Did you know 30% of new plants purchased die within the first year because they are planted in the wrong place? Don't make that costly and upsetting mistake!
My Questions
Ask a question, make a comment and discuss plants and gardening!
 |
Beginner skill rating |
 |
0.1m max. spread |
 |
0.1m max. height |
 |
2-5 years to maturity |
 |
1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Crocus chrysanthus 'Ladykiller'
Other names: Crocus 'Ladykiller'
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to add this plant to your plants list
Genus: Crocus
Variety or cultivar: 'Ladykiller' _ 'Ladykiller' is a perennial corm appearing in spring. It has dark-green, grass-like leaves that surround a solitary, goblet-shaped, purple flower with white and blue markings.
Crocus chrysanthus 'Ladykiller' is: Deciduous
Flower: White, Purple, Blue in Spring
Foliage: Green in Spring
Habit: Erect, Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Get personalised monthly care reminders with care how-tos specific to this plant.
Watch out for
Specific pests: Mice , Squirrels , Voles
Specific diseases: Grey mould
General care
Propagation methods: Seed. REGISTER to read more...
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Crocus chrysanthus 'Ladykiller' (Crocus 'Ladykiller') will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to match this plant to your garden
Suggested uses: City, Beds and borders, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation: Grow in gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | |
What Shoot members say...
"Fabulous! I'm using the site a lot at the moment, adding my plants in and helping my friend design her garden too. "
Jules, Wiltshire
Report content or feedback to Shoot
Add ? to your lists
To add this plant to your lists login to your account or register for a new account.
Registration is free and straightforward.
