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Crocuses

steve390steve390 Posts: 24
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Hi! A month ago, I planted some crocuses that came cheap from a local garden store. I’ve now just realised that I might not have planted some with the pointed end facing up. Is this going to be a major problem and, if so, should I dig down and try to re-orient them assuming they haven’t started taking root?

The other issue is that the area where I planted them is covered with a layer of bark to help retain moisture in the area. Is that going to affect the crocuses? The only other plant there is the Rowan tree that I planted back in Spring.

Thanks!

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  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    They'll be fine. They just right themselves as they grow. The bark will make no difference to them either   :)
    They're very nice for under rowans too. 
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • steve390steve390 Posts: 24
    Thanks for the reassurance! :-)
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Enjoy them when they appear  :)

    I just remembered they did a trial once on Beechgrove re planting them the 'wrong' way. The consensus was that it didn't matter  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



    I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
  • PalustrisPalustris Posts: 4,307
    It may interest you to know that the corms you planted will die after flowering and be replaced by a new one which of course will be the correct way up and at the correct depth.
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