Saffron crocus in What's Blooming in October

By LarryR
October 26, 2012

Although our gardens are still officially beset by this year's drought, and we're still about eight inches shy of our average annual rainfall, we've been blessed with some pretty generous rains lately. And despite numerous frosty nights, our gardens are not yet bereft of blossoms. Come on in, see what's blooming, and check out the winner of last month's What's Blooming contest.

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CarolineScott

Oct 26, 2012 6:12 AM CST

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Name: Caroline Scott
Calgary (Zone 4a)

Your flowers are spectacular for this time of year.
This fall I planted some of the crocus sativa--it is probably pushing the zone.
I'll mulch with peat after the ground freezes.

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LarryR

Oct 26, 2012 10:35 AM CST

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Thanks, Caroline. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you and the crocus. It's supposed to be hardy in zones 3-8.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
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