Tecophilaea cyanocrocus
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, better known as the Chilean blue crocus, might sound exotic—and it is—but it’s also perfectly at home in a well-tended British garden. This rare little gem produces intensely vivid, sky-blue flowers with dark blue to purple lips and a central white flash that looks hand-painted. Perched atop slender stems and flanked by narrow, greyish-green leaves, each solitary bloom stands proudly upright, measuring a dainty 3–4cm wide. Despite its modest stature, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus packs a real visual punch—like a splash of alpine sky right at your feet.
Not just a pretty face, this blue wonder holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, a nod to both its beauty and gardenworthiness. Tecophilaea cyanocrocus thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny, sheltered spot—ideally somewhere you’ll catch its early-spring show up close. It’s perfect for pots or raised beds where drainage is sharp and admiration is guaranteed. And while the Chilean blue crocus—what's in a name—may have aristocratic roots in the Chilean Andes, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus is happy to grace British gardens with its cool tones and rare charm. For lovers of the unusual and the exquisite, this one’s a keeper.
Original: $9.38
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$3.28
Description
Tecophilaea cyanocrocus, better known as the Chilean blue crocus, might sound exotic—and it is—but it’s also perfectly at home in a well-tended British garden. This rare little gem produces intensely vivid, sky-blue flowers with dark blue to purple lips and a central white flash that looks hand-painted. Perched atop slender stems and flanked by narrow, greyish-green leaves, each solitary bloom stands proudly upright, measuring a dainty 3–4cm wide. Despite its modest stature, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus packs a real visual punch—like a splash of alpine sky right at your feet.
Not just a pretty face, this blue wonder holds the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, a nod to both its beauty and gardenworthiness. Tecophilaea cyanocrocus thrives in well-drained soil and a sunny, sheltered spot—ideally somewhere you’ll catch its early-spring show up close. It’s perfect for pots or raised beds where drainage is sharp and admiration is guaranteed. And while the Chilean blue crocus—what's in a name—may have aristocratic roots in the Chilean Andes, Tecophilaea cyanocrocus is happy to grace British gardens with its cool tones and rare charm. For lovers of the unusual and the exquisite, this one’s a keeper.
