CARING FOR CROCUS AFTER BLOOMING

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Just because the flowers are gone doesn't mean your work is done. In fact, taking care of your crocus plants after they've flowered is essential for ensuring a stunning display next season.

Crocus 3 main growth cycles 1. Growth and flowering 2. Post flowering 3. Dormancy

Allow the foliage to die back naturally. Don't start hacking away at the stems.

Remove spent blooms to promote more robust blooms next year.

Aim to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy during the active growth period. They require less water after they've finished flowering, but don't let the soil dry out completely.

It's best to divide your crocuses every 3 to 5 years, usually during their dormant period in late summer or early fall.

During dormancy apply a layer of organic mulch, like shredded leaves or bark, over the resting bulbs. This helps insulate the corms over the winter, conserves soil moisture, and suppresses weeds

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