Crocus in southern France

[Janis Ruksans]

We saw many hundreds of them on that hill, and it was almost impossible to find two identical plants. Amazing!

For many years, I've got C. versicolor 'Picturatus' in the garden. But I've got the idea, the bulbs doesn't increase very well.

'Picturatus' is very old, sterile garden cultivar. Most likely virus infected.
At end of XIX century there were ~30 named varieties of C. versicolor in distribution, but all lost later.

[Vincent]

These pictures are a pleasure to look at, especially at this time of the year. I can't wait for spring so I can go back to the mountains. Thank you very much! I love the combination of Crocus and Ranunculus, very nice.
This spring I saw Crocus (vernus or albiflorus from looking at Flora alpina) in the swiss alps (Tessin), accompanied by masses of Hepatica nobilis and some Pulsatilla vernalis, underneath Larix decidua. It seemed to me like a perfect match. Crocus & Hepatica Pulsatilla vernalis I also saw Crocus versicolor in 2016, in some places growing alongside Hepatica nobilis, Corydalis solida and also Fritillaria montana. I like these natural arrangements very much. Thanks again for showing!

[alpinelover]

Wow, nice pics, Vincent, I love them. Very nice combinations.

You also have seen C. versicolor? Not in Switserland, I guess, they don't grow there normally.

[alpinelover]

Springimages! Every one loves them.
Crocus vernus and snow ... also a good combination!

[Leena]

Lovely spring pictures is what is needed in the winter, thank you.