The garden tulip is best planted at the 6 to 8 inch depth in November and December. The Crocus is the earliest flowering Spring bulb. Actually, they normally begin blooming in late winter. They come in a wide range of colors, with single color forms and bicolor forms of pure white to pink, red, blue and purple dominating the selection. The Crocus blooms at 4 inches so they are used up close and as borders and edging in the landscape.
Crocuses are also popular as container grown plants.
Their bright colors liven up any room. Any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade works very well for growing crocuses. Crocuses are best when planted from September through November. Plant the bulbs 3 inches deep. The Hyacinth is an exceptional bulb crop for bedding.