When to plant Crocuses in Aberdeen

Crocus spp.

Crocus
Crocus · Crocus spp.

Hardy spring-flowering corms for free-draining soil. Plant in autumn, then leave the foliage in place after flowering so they can feed next year.

12 cm · Full Sun · Low Water

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Calibrated to Aberdeen · last frost ≈ 30 Apr

Plant out September to November. Frost risk October to April.
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Growing guide

What to do through the growing season

  1. 01

    Plant Corms

    13 Sept to 11 Nov

    Plant corms during 13th September - 11th November, pointy end up, about in free-draining soil. Space apart. Water in.

    • Put mesh on after planting. Take it off when shoots show.

  2. 02

    Enjoy the Flowers

    14 Feb to 10 Apr 2027

    From 14th February 2027 to 10th April 2027, enjoy the flowers. They take sun or a little shade. In pots, keep compost moist while they grow. Never waterlogged.

  3. 03

    Deadhead Spent Blooms

    19 Feb to 20 Apr 2027

    Remove faded flowers from 19th February - 20th April 2027.

  4. 03

    Let Foliage Die Back

    10 Apr to 22 May 2027

    Leave the foliage in place from 10th April 2027 until it yellows. Do not mow until then.

Companion plants

Tap a plant to see why it works (or doesn't) with Crocus.

Good companions

Plants to avoid

Why companion planting matters

Companion planting can deter pests, improve pollination, and make better use of space. Some plants confuse pests or attract beneficial insects; others improve soil or offer shade to neighbours that need it.

Suggested varieties

Popular varieties of Crocus to consider

Ruby Giant

Large violet-blue flowers with a strong show in late winter and early spring.

Blue Pearl

Pale blue flowers that work well in pots and the front of borders.

Flower Record

Reliable purple flowers that naturalise well in grass and open borders.

Golden Yellow

Clear yellow flowers for a bright early display in beds and containers.

Crocus guides by town

See how Crocus timing shifts in other towns with different frost dates.