{"product_id":"crocus-ruby-giant-20-bulbs","title":"Crocus 'Ruby Giant' (20 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrocus tommasinianus ‘Ruby Giant’ bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e will grow delightful, richly coloured deep purple flowers, with a bright orange stigma, in February and March and narrow, mid-green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart of the RHS Plants for Pollinators collection, these flowers are attractive to pollinators and are sure to bring bees and other large pollinators to the garden. As one of the larger varieties, they grow to a height of approximately 10cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fragrant bulb is effective at naturalising in unmown grass but can also happily be planted in and around trees, in window boxes with plenty of natural light, or in a container on a sun-trapped patio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant these ‘Ruby Giant’ bulbs approximately 5cm deep and 5cm apart. Crocuses will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage. They like sunshine but the flowers will last longer in partial shade. To avoid interference by mice or squirrels, lay chicken wire on top of the bulbs before laying down topsoil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrocus 'Ruby Giant' Bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb count per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour: \u003c\/strong\u003ePurple, Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering months: \u003c\/strong\u003eFebruary, March\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\/4″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness: \u003c\/strong\u003eFully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeptember, October, November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e5cm\/2″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e5cm\/2″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type: \u003c\/strong\u003eMoist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinator friendly, ideal for pots, naturalising\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA member of the RHS Plants for Pollinators collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082288705861,"sku":"1017188","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/c662025f-1017188-crocus-ruby-giant-20-bulbs.webp?v=1761657570","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/crocus-ruby-giant-20-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}