Crocuses!

[UrsulasShadow]

Okay, whose crocuses are up? MINE ARE! They bloomed on the vernal equinox...how wonderful is that? Only the yellow ones, but oh, what a cheery sight.

 

[raammartin]

I love crocuses, but have none planted. Is it too late? Would it work well in a pot indoors?

 

[UrsulasShadow]

Too late for this season around here. Can you grow crocuses where you are? What season do you generally see them there? I always thought they needed a winter of chilling before they would sprout, which is why they're fall-planted and spring-growing bulbs here. Perhaps they need refrigeration for a period of weeks in LA, then can be planted. I'd check with a local nursery, or maybe some kind Southern DISer can chime in here.

And yes, they grow very well in pots as forced bulbs. Pot them up, chill for 6 weeks, then pull them out, put in the sun, and voila! Croakies!

 

[LBAK]

Crocuses are blooming here and daffodils have big fat buds on them. Can't wait til they are in bloom!

 

[Mickey Fanatic]

I have two yellow crocuses up on my lawn! The rest may not be far behind!

One of my hyacinths was big buds on it so hopefully soon I will be smelling them through my windows!

 

[ImarriedGrumpy]

I miss crocuses! They don't grow here without a LOT of effort. I used to watch every bit of growth and wait for them so eagerly. I had purple and yellow crocuses planted right by the back steps of my place in WI. Starting in February I would watch that spot anxiously - looking for even the smallest hint that they were finally coming up and spring was here! It doesn't seem like spring without them.

 

[PrincessMommyof2]

Crocuses are nearly gone now and the daffs are just starting to wane. I am so happy that I planted all 100 of my daff bulbs in the fall!

 

[bianca]

My first crocus came out today. Looking forward to the daffodils that should be popping out in the next couple of weeks!

 

[shep]

Mine have been up for a week or 2....They look okay...Everything else looks bad though..

 

[UrsulasShadow]

YIPPEEEE! First daffodils arrived yesterday, to join the crocuses.

 

[vanyel]

Daffodils are blooming and I have some early tulips out. The hyacinths are in full swing, expect for one bed that always blooms late. So happy to find this board!

 

[Mickey Fanatic]

My hyacinths are in full bloom!

I don't have any daffs so am waiting for the tulips! They are getting there!

 

[PrincessMommyof2]

My gorgeous purple tulips are in full bloom now. My bridal veil is starting to pop! The first rosebuds are forming. Hurray for spring, even though it was late here!

 

[Kahana-ri]

There are crocuses up all over our neighborhood. Daffodils too! I don't have any planted in my own yard, but I love seeing them bloom when I go walking.