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Species Crocus Tommasinianus (Tommies)
Species Crocus Tommasinianus (Tommies)
When the last days of winter begin to fade, garden pros and homeowners alike are thrilled to see these delicate, pale blue blooms emerge to signal the spring season. Sometimes even pushing up through the snow, Species Crocus Tommasinianus (or Tommies) are among the earliest varieties to emerge each year. Every finely textured, cup-shaped flower bears unique silvery edges alongside lovely purple flames for a delightful two-tone effect. Tommies make striking presentations planted in groups along borders, under trees, in rock gardens or as an early-season nourishment source for local pollinators. Plant bulbs in partly shaded sites for best results. Bulb size: 5+ cm.
- Hardiness Zones 3-9
- Mature Height 4 - 6 inches
- Bloom Time Late winter to early spring (Feb-Mar)
- Light Requirements Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
- Ship As5+ CM Bulb
- Container Friendly
- Attracts Pollinators
- Naturalizes Well
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Botanical Name: Crocus tommasinianus
SKU: #78804
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Product Details
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Restricted States US:
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Botanical Name:
Crocus tommasinianus -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
5+ CM -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Container Gardening, Ground Cover, Naturalizing, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Attract Pollinator, Woodland Garden
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Flower Color:
Purple -
Flower Form:
Small cup shaped blooms. -
Foliage Type:
Narrow grass-like -
Mature Spread:
3 - 4 inches -
Spacing:
3 - 4 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
3" deep and 3-4" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed
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Winter Care:
Mulch +/- 2" Planting Depth:
3" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwaterFertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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Shipping Information
K. van Bourgondien times its shipments from Holland so that bulbs and bareroots arrive at the proper planting time (depending on climatic conditions) for each area of North America.
We take advanced orders, and as the crops are harvested, our staff of K. van Bourgondien experts makes an on-the-spot selection of the finest bulbs available to fill those reservations.
We will pack and ship your order based on the following schedules. The type of product you order or the weather may affect the anticipated shipping schedule.
Please note that we cannot ship outside of the 48
contiguous states.
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Fall 2025 Shipping Schedule
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Dormant Bulbs and Perennials Zones Shipping Dates Last Order Date 3A - 6B 9/1/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025 7A - 11B 9/22/25 - 12/5/25 12/1/2025
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Orders for gift certificates will be shipped immediately.Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship any plant items from late June through August. General merchandise will be shipped with your plant order.
Upon placing your order, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your order and a shipping estimate. You will also receive an email notification when your order actually ships with an updated arrival estimate. If you have ordered multiple items, you may receive them in more than one shipment. We will send you a separate email confirming each shipment. Large orders may be shipped in more than one package. Your order confirmation will have an estimated shipping time.
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Reviewed by 19 customers
Beautiful crocuses
Verified Buyer
I honestly forget how many I planted in the Fall, probably around 200 bulbs I'm guessing, and they are coming up beautifully!
great pop of color end of winter-early spring
Wonderful. Squirrels didn't mess with. Bloomed very early March, color vibrant, looked even better 2nd year. I marked where planted with color-coded golf tees and fertilized early spring. Will plant more.
SUCKS
Verified Buyer
None of them came up and I am very disappointed.
Merchant Response
Thank you for writing a review of the Species Crocus Tommasinianus (Tommies). We are terribly sorry to hear that this item failed to grow. This is covered under our No-Risk Guarantee, so one of our Customer Care agents will be contacting you soon with a positive resolution.
Pretty little flowers
Verified Buyer
Most of them came up and seeing them helped get me excited for spring and a new season of flowers. They stayed pretty for a few weeks in both my woodland area and garden in front of the house. Looking forward to even more of them popping up next spring.
Did not have any impact in the garden.
Verified Buyer
the crocus Tommies di very poorly. Very few came out and even fewer bloomed.
Do not hesitate to add these to your garden
Verified Buyer
Hardy and naturalizes well. A real spring treat
Nice Feb surprise
Verified Buyer
Forgot I had planted so was thrilled to see bloom in Feb. I planted in "lawn" in N GA mountains. Look forward to them multiplying.
Beautiful.
Verified Buyer
We planted these in the lawn to naturalize. I was worried about the bulbs since we didn't see any growth. Then one day, the lawn was blanketed in purple flowers…
Marked Spring's Arrival
Verified Buyer
Fantastic show-offs
Had people stopping on the street
Verified Buyer
Bloomed beautifully. And best of all, not eaten by voles!
Questions & Answers
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HOW WOULD THEY DO IN ZONE 10A ?
- Asked by MARK
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Species Crocus Tommasinianus bulbs are suggested for zones 3 to 9. It's likely too hot for them to perform well in zone 10.Was this answer helpful to you
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How many in a "bag"?
- Asked by Mike
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Species Crocus Tommasinianus offer includes 100 bulbs.Was this answer helpful to you
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Are Tommies resistant to chipmunks and other rodents?
- Asked by Morgan
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Species Crocus Tommasinianus are the most critter resistant variety.Was this answer helpful to you
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The plant will be in full shade by May. Will that decrease the chance they will not come up the following year? If so, what small early spring bulb do you recommend? Additionally, my regular crocuses were all eaten. I have read this type is less likely to be eaten. However any insights?
- Asked by Cathy
- Verified Reply - AngelaSpecies Crocus will not be bothered by shade in May. Just be sure you don't mow them down before the foliage has died back naturally. Tommy crocuses are said to be less tasty to critters than other varieties. I have not yet confirmed that with my squirrels. Was this answer helpful to you
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Are these deer resistant
- Asked by Angela
- Verified Reply - ViciYes. The crocus with the botanical name Tommasinianus are considered to be deer resistant.Was this answer helpful to you
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Will the crocus and snowdrop bulbs be shipped in the fall?
- Asked by Cherigene
- Verified Reply - KimberlyYes, crocus and snowdrops are shipped in the fall. Was this answer helpful to you
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Do you know if these will be available soon?
- Asked by Brandon
- Verified Reply - KimberlySpecies Crocus Tommasinianus (Tommies) will be available this fall for shipping. Was this answer helpful to you
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Will this species of early crocus naturalize/colonize and spread by seed like winter aconites and snow drops? Also, do these crocus bloom at the same time as winter aconites and snow drops? If the answer is "no" to these questions, can you recommend a species of early purple crocus that will naturalize and spread by seed?
- Asked by Dan
- Verified Reply - KimberlySpecies Crocus Tommasinianus (Tommies) are great naturalizers, they bloom late winter to early spring (February - March). Was this answer helpful to you
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