Crocus January

[ArnoldT]

Here's one blooming just before a deep freeze at 15 F.

Not 100% sure on the ID though.

[Thomas Huber]

Sorry, Arnold, this is Crocus laevigatus.
For the true 'Serevan' click here:
http://www.srgc.net/forum/index.php?topic=5060.msg138202#new

[ArnoldT]

Thomas:

Thanks, I'll make the changes.

[Tony Willis]

A couple I brought into the house to open

Crocus nevadensis from Spain Cazorla
Crocus korolkowii a nice mixed pot ,a gift from Arthur.

[Armin]

Here Armin, grows Crocus sieheanus not worse than many other species. She wants to remain long green, hold dry so not too early.
The plants in the shown pot are descended from one corm, i got that about 10 years ago.

Dirk,
thanks. In other words you try to keep vegetation period as long as possible followed by a short dry summer rest?
In oder to prevent them to go in dormacy too early, do you try to keep them cool as long as possible i.e. shadow the green house when temperatures raise?

[Armin]

Tony,
C. nevadensis is lovely , a species I coudn't please in my garden.

C. korolkowii flowers make a nice show early in the year. I like them but in my meadow flowers suffer from being damaged by rain- and snowfalls.
Over the years corms split in many smaller ones with decreasing number of flowers. Usually a sign of sub-optimal conditions  
I'm anxious if they survived the black frosts from last year February.

[udo]

Dirk,
thanks. In other words you try to keep vegetation period as long as possible followed by a short dry summer rest?
In oder to prevend them to go in dormacy too early, do you try to keep them cool as long as possible i.e. shadow the green house when temperatures raise?

Crocus sieheanus can stand quietly warm and sunny. He remains longer green than many other species, although he is often to be seen as one of the first springflower.

[Armin]

Dirk,
thank you.

[de.da.]

Thanks guys for the nice pictures!
I need a little more patience!
With us there is snow.
Did I mention that I am also a member of the Crocus Group now? 
All the best-Daniel

[Tony Willis]

The odd moments of sunshine have opened a few crocus

Crocus cyprius
Crocus sieberi
Crocus vernus
Crocus biflorus ssp

[ashley]

Beautiful crocuses Tony; that nevadensis is exquisite.

Here are some yellows:
C. cvijicii   (suggested as chrysanthus in view of the dark tube & rather pointed segments, but corms confirm as cvijicii)
C. gargaricus (x2)
C. herbertii (x2)

[krisderaeymaeker]

Wow , very nice Ashley and Tony !
At last , the first Crocus of the year here ....
Crocus biflorus ssp. nubigena .....

[tonyg]

Before the fortnight in the freezer, just a single flower each on Crocus chrysanthus and Crocus nevadensis, both got slugged 

Now, just 24 hours after the mild winds brought a rapid thaw, several species have burst to life.

Crocus chrysanthus, this one planted in a greenhouse has been up throughout the cold spell, opening for the first time in todays sunshine.

Crocus sieberi Bowles's White, never fails.

Tomorrow Crocus sieberi sieberi.

[Tony Willis]

Kris

the nubigena is lovely,one of my favorites. Mine came up and fell over before opening due to poor light.

Crocus michelsonii a gift from a fellow forumist.

[Maggi Young]

   Crocus michelsonii- note spelling-  is a lovely crocus - looking forward to it making an appearance up here. Blooming still very slow.