Crocus Bulbs: Large Flowering Pickwick

Name: Crocus Bulbs: Pickwick

Botanical Name: Crocus vernus ‘Pickwick’

Description: Enjoy one of the most striking crocuses of all with Crocus ‘Pickwick’, a large-flowering variety featuring lavender petals delicately striped with purple and white. Flowering in early spring, it’s perfect for lawns, borders, and containers, bringing cheerful colour when little else is in bloom.

Quantity: 20 Bulbs

Planting: September to December

Flowering: February to March

Approx Height When Fully Grown: 10cm

Origin: Netherlands

Certified Organic: No

How to Grow Pickwick Crocus Bulbs in Ireland

Plant Crocus ‘Pickwick’ bulbs in autumn for a beautiful early spring display in February to March. This variety is part of the Dutch Crocus group, known for its larger blooms and excellent performance in Ireland’s spring climate.

• Planting Depth: 7–10 cm deep

• Spacing: 7–10 cm apart

• Soil: Well-drained soil; ideal for lawns, beds, or containers

• Sunlight: Full sun or light shade

• Blooming Time: February to March

• Height: 10cm

• Growing Tip: Great for planting in drifts or under deciduous trees. Leave foliage in place until it dies back to feed the bulbs for next season.

Crocus ‘Pickwick’ is a reliable, large-flowering crocus that brings early colour and elegance to Irish gardens, year after year.