Crocus goulmyii early cuttings The leaves are twice the

The leaves are twice the size

Whorls of up to three fragrant

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They are 60 cm high

star-shaped blossoms have a nice scent

Crocus goulmyii early cuttings The leaves are twice theThis species is locally very common in ancient olive groves and below fig trees. Dr. C. N. Goulimy found this crocus in November 1954; but it was only in 1975 that this weatherproof, autumn flowering species was named after its discoverer. Only found in the Peloponnese, Greece. The blooms come on a long floral tube giving them quite an elegant air. They will naturalise in a mild climate like Christchurch. These bulbs were grown from seed from Oron