Thursday, February 9, 2012

How do I protect my crocus from snow?

We have a warm winter here in Boston. The crocus in my garden , which usually flower in the spring, got confused and started to sprout. Unfortunately we are going to have snow next week. What can I do to protect those young plants so that they will still bring us flowers in the spring?

How do I protect my crocus from snow?
I am in Southern Ontario, near Toronto and we are having the same problems here, the trees in my survey are all out in bud already, the shurbs that were pruned harshly in mid summer are sprouting new shoots when there is usually even a little snow on thr ground. My grandparents spring flowers including the crocuses are coming up right now, as are the snow drops.



They aren't going to do anything just hope they ride out any winter weather we will probably get later. I would however suggest putting mulch on them if they haven't come up too much. Or maybe leaves if you still have any around.
Reply:Crocus have been known to bloom in the snow. You could put a little bit of mulch around the bulbs to add a little bit more insulation. A lot of bulbs come up and then slow down if it gets cold, but they are pretty reliable.
Reply:I don't believe there is anything you can do. I know my Mother's came up in the snow. Those are tough bulbs. I heard today the cherry trees are already starting to bloom in Washington, D.C.

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