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Crocus angustifolius (Cloth-of-gold crocus)
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0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Crocus angustifolius
Other names
Cloth-of-gold crocus
Genus
Crocus Crocus
Species
C. angustifolius - C. angustifolius has cherry, scented yellow flowers and narrow strap-like leaves.
Crocus angustifolius is: Deciduous
Fragrance
The flower has a nice scent.
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Dark-brown, Yellow, Orange in Summer
Foliage
Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mice , Squirrels , Voles Mice , Squirrels , Voles
Grey mould Grey mould
General care
Pruning
No pruning needed.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Crocus angustifolius (Cloth-of-gold crocus) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Does not do well being wet when dormant.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Crocus angustifolius
Other names
Cloth-of-gold crocus
Genus
Crocus Crocus
Species
C. angustifolius - C. angustifolius has cherry, scented yellow flowers and narrow strap-like leaves.
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
The flower has a nice scent.
Habit
Clump-forming
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Dark-brown, Yellow, Orange in Summer
Foliage
Green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No pruning needed.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Crocus angustifolius (Cloth-of-gold crocus) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Does not do well being wet when dormant.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
Defra's Risk register #1
Plant name
Crocus angustifolius (Cloth-of-gold crocus)
Common pest name
common blossom thrips; cotton bud thrips; tomato thrips
Scientific pest name
Frankliniella schultzei
Type
Insect
Current status in UK
Absent
Likelihood to spread to UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
2
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
Polyphagous glasshouse pest; present in many countries; single finding in UK.
Defra's Risk register #2
Plant name
Crocus angustifolius (Cloth-of-gold crocus)
Common pest name
Eelworm; potato; Eelworm; potato tuber; Iris nematode; Nematode; potato rot; Potato root nematode; Potato tuber nematode
Scientific pest name
Ditylenchus destructor
Type
Nematode
Current status in UK
Present (Unknown Distribution)
Likelihood to spread in UK (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
1
Impact (1 is very low - 5 is very high)
3
General biosecurity comments
EU regulated polyphagous nematode pest present in parts of the UK. Marketing schemes and good practice help to reduce impacts
About this section
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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