Description

Organic Crocus tommasinianus Ruby Giant brings brilliant early colour and ecological value to spring planting schemes. This certified organic variety boasts deep ruby-purple flowers that emerge in mid-February, just as winter recedes. Its upright, slender petals open wide on sunny days, offering vital early nectar for awakening bees and hoverflies.

Exceptionally vigorous, Ruby Giant naturalises freely in lawns, orchard margins, and roadside verges across Ireland, forming impressive carpets over time through self-seeding and bulb division. Grown without synthetic fertilisers or chemical treatments, it’s the ideal choice for organic farms, schools, and biodiversity-focused planting schemes.

Plant in full sun or light shade, ideally in free-draining soil. For a long-season display, pair with Organic Crocus Jeanne d’Arc, Galanthus Polar Bear, and Scilla siberica to layer texture, contrast, and flowering times. Once established, Ruby Giant returns year after year with minimal intervention.  It is a true “set and forget” solution for naturalistic or sustainable planting projects.