Description

Organic Crocus tommasinianus Barr’s Purple is a standout cultivar for sustainable planting, prized for its ability to naturalise rapidly and bring rich purple colour to the earliest days of spring. Flowering from mid-February, it provides valuable nectar for awakening pollinators and a visual lift to otherwise dormant landscapes.

This certified organic stock is grown without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, making it ideal for organic farms, schools, estates, and eco-sensitive landscapes across Ireland. With its slim, upward-facing flowers and graceful habit, ‘Barr’s Purple’ is perfect for mass planting in meadows, beneath deciduous trees, or through rough grass areas where mowing is delayed. Over time, it spreads by seed and bulb division, creating a self-sustaining carpet of spring colour.

For best effect, plant in drifts alongside other organic early bulbs such as Galanthus Polar Bear, Chionodoxa Pink Giant, or Anemone blanda. It’s also a strong pairing with Organic Crocus Romance for contrast planting with ecological value.

Low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly, and visually uplifting, this is a go-to variety for long-term biodiversity planting with an organic foundation.