Cream Beauty snow crocus
Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty'
RHS AGM 1993, A.M.-B.C. 1943; F.C.C.-B.C. 1953; A.M.-R.H.S. 1962; F.C.C.-R.H.S. 1965, A.G.M.-R.H.S. 1992, Jubileumgetuigschrift 2010
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Bloom color
- Light yellow
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Cream Beauty' snow crocus (Crocus chrysanthus 'Cream Beauty') is a bulb for borders, containers, and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun, average moisture, and most soil types. The light yellow flowers are fragrant and attract bees. It sits low on the menu for deer. Plant the bulbs in groups for the best show.
Pairs well with Black Hero tulip, Cheerfulness daffodil, and Sensitive fern.