Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Aegean Islands, Central Asia, Middle East, North Africa, Southern Europe, Western China
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Types
Crocus abantensis, Crocus adanensis, Crocus biflorus, Crocus chrysanthus, Crocus korolkowii
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Habitat
Scrubs, Woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White, Yellow
Pink, Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, From Rhizomes, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Blight, Mushroom root rot, Narcissus Basal Rot, Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs, Snails, Tulip Fire, Tulip Viruses
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
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Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
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Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Crocus Longiflorus
Rosa kordesii
Common Name
Crocus
Max Graf Rose, Weisse Max Graf Rose
In Hindi
Crocus
Max Graf Rose
In German
Krokus
Max Graf Rose
In French
Crocus
Max Graf Rose
In Spanish
Azafrán
Max Graf Rose
In Greek
κρόκος
Max Graf Rose
In Portuguese
Açafrão
Max Graf Rose
In Polish
Krokus
Max Graf Rose
In Latin
Erocum
Max Graf Rose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Rosales
Family
Iridaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of Crocus and Max Graf Rose
Season and care of Crocus and Max Graf Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Crocus and Max Graf Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crocus season is Spring and Winter and Max Graf Rose season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Crocus is Loamy and for Max Graf Rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Crocus is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Max Graf Rose is Acidic, Neutral.
Crocus and Max Graf Rose Physical Information
Crocus and Max Graf Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Crocus height is 10.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Max Graf Rose height is 70.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Crocus and Max Graf Rose are as follows:
Crocus flower color: Blue, Orange, Pink, Purple, White and Yellow
Crocus leaf color: Green
Max Graf Rose flower color: Pink, Red and Yellow
- Max Graf Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Crocus and Max Graf Rose
Care of Crocus and Max Graf Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crocus pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Max Graf Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Max Graf Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.