Description

Crocus speciosus Conqueror is a robust, autumn-flowering crocus producing broad, silken violet petals with deep orange stamens and fine feathered veining. Flowering in September to October, it extends seasonal interest well beyond the traditional spring bulb period.

This variety is excellent for naturalising in lawns, orchard margins, or at the front of herbaceous borders where late colour is appreciated. It performs well in Irish conditions, especially in sunny, free-draining soils. Conqueror pairs beautifully with Colchicum autumnale, Sternbergia lutea, and late Cyclamen hederifolium, or can be used in conjunction with early-flowering grasses and groundcovers for mixed autumn display.