Crocus are one of our favourite bulbs and nor is a great time to plant them, we grow them in pots and containers as well as in the garden and even naturalised into the lawn.
The article 'A Gardeners guide to Crocus' by Marcus Harvey Includes crocus for Australian gardeners and a look at the new book Janis Ruksans, titled, Crocuses : a complete guide to the genus. Marcus Harvey of Hill View Rare Plants holds Australia's largest collection of crocus species.
Many of these wonderful plants are available from his nursery Hill View Rare Plants. Marcus provides us with an introduction to the genus including notes on those most suited to Australian conditions.
Janis Ruksans' is a Latvian Bulb expert and his book, Crocuses : a complete guide to the genus is perhaps the definitive guide to the genus.
If you are interested in a good read and gardening try his book Buried Treasures : finding and growing the world's choicest bulbs, a bit of intrigue, a bit of travelogue and some great stories bulbs, bulb collecting and how to grow them, it would make a great gift (but buy two copies or read it yourself first) Try Florilegium Bookstore for the books.
