Crocus lawn

Crocuses are one of the most popular and cheery spring bulbs.

We are all familiar with their delightful flowers popping up in sunny glades beneath deciduous trees before their leaves emerge.

They also look great when naturalised on lawns or at the front of beds and borders.

But Can You Plant Crocus Bulbs In Pots?

Crocuses are a wonderful choice for container growing.

Small and compact, they can be grown even in relatively small pots and can be grown on their own or with other bulbs for a seasonal display in spring.

Combine them with other perennial plants and you might also enjoy a display that can last over a number of years.

Growing crocuses in containers does require a little more thought and work than growing them in a more natural way in your garden, but it is certainly not something that is too challenging to do.

Choosing A Plant Pot

Crocuses have small bulbs (technically corms) that grow into small plants.

Though the bulbs will remain alive and burst into new growth each year, the flowers bloom over a relatively short period.

This means that crocuses are

crocus bulbs in pots

saffron crocus in pots