American Meadows Pickwick Dutch Crocus
Best early-spring bulb for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, deer-resistant color.
These bulbs are the ultimate low-effort win for early spring, offering high-impact, striped blooms that practically take care of themselves. While they won't dominate a landscape like larger perennials, their deer resistance and ability to thrive in containers make them an essential, worry-free addition to any garden.
$13.49
at
American Meadows, Inc
Who it's for
- Gardeners craving early color after a long winter
- Designers seeking unique patterns for their spring landscape
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting reliable, self-spreading blooms
Who should skip it
- Gardeners looking for long-lasting seasonal floral displays
- Gardeners in areas with high rodent populations
- Landscapers needing tall plants for immediate visual impact
Performance breakdown
Hardiness Range
Thrives across a vast spectrum of climates from zones 3-9.
Pollinator Impact
Early spring blooms provide essential nectar for awakening garden bees.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters local wildlife from snacking on your spring display.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance perennials that establish quickly with minimal intervention required.
Versatility
Adapts perfectly to containers, lawns, or dense garden groundcover.
Visual Impact
Striking striped petals offer high-contrast beauty early in the season.
Key Specs
Mature Height
6.0 inches
Mature Spread
16.0 inches
Deer Resistance
Deer Resistant
Pollinator Attraction
Attracts Bees
Fragrant
No
Planting Depth
3.0 inches
Spacing
6.0 inches
Bulb Diameter
3.94 inches
Special Feature
Naturalizing
Plant Type
Flower
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