Snow Crocus, Golden Crocus 'Cream Beauty'

Crocuschrysanthus

Family
Iridaceae (eye-rid-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Crocus (KROH-kus)
Species
chrysanthus (kris-ANTH-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Bulbs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

GARBERVILLE, California

Hebron, Kentucky

Toledo, Ohio

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
0
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Lewisburg, PA (Zone 6b) | March 2012 | positive

Very beautiful shape, small but tall, and with a saffron center that can be seen from afar. Great for woodland gardens!

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(Zone 8b) | March 2007 | positive

Cream Beauty has proved to have a floweringseason about five weeks and it has withstand heavy rainfall excellent. Surprising!

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | November 2004 | positive

Creamy yellow variety that just stands out. Easy to grow and requires little, if any, maintenance. They naturalize well and are also gr...Read More

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