Orange Monarch Crocus
Crocus 'Orange Monarch'
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Orange Monarch Crocus highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Spacing
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
It's impossible to flutter by the Orange Monarch Crocus (Crocus 'Orange Monarch') without stopping to admire its exceptional color and pattern. As the only true orange Crocus you will find, this rare fragrant beauty will warm your heart with happiness come early spring!
The Orange Monarch Crocus blooms before almost any other spring flower, and with its unique color and pattern, it's a well-deserved spring solo. The Orange Monarch Crocus's flowers feature tall, narrow petals, creating a champagne-flute-like form. True to its name, this striking flower is a true, rich shade of orange with deeply hued flames. The Orange Monarch Crocus's flames can range in tone from brown to black or violet.
Its variegated green and silvery green striped foliage will create a lush and luxurious effect before and after it blooms. With colors like its namesake butterfly, the Orange Monarch thrives throughout USDA growing zones 3-8 and only grows 4-6 inches in height! Low-maintenance and hardy, these spring ephemerals naturalize and form polite colonies for bees and butterflies to enjoy!
Planting and Application:
Potted up indoors and out, for winter color you can force these darling blooms and their spikey green foliage in a bright sunny window or in porch pots and planters! Anywhere in a sunny location, you'll enjoy these fragrant little flowering gems! Orange Monarch Crocuses return year after year and multiply in numbers and look lovely planted as a mass planting along a woodland area or rock garden!
Many gardeners also make the most of these early-spring blooms by planting them in the dappled shade beneath your favorite tree or in drifts along the roadside or walkway. Plant your Orange Monarch Crocus as a photo-worthy sea of orange that shines bright against your grass. When planted in the lawn, it's best to wait about six weeks after they've flowered to mow over them. Freely naturalizing and colonizing, Crocus fills in garden edges and pops up in drifts throughout the perennial and pollinator border!
- One of the First Blooms in Spring
- Riveting Petal Pattern
- Rare Orange Crocus
- Variegated Two-Tone Spikey Foliage
- Great in Containers & Planters, Lawns, Forced Indoors & Garden Edging
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Bulbs require full sun and appreciating afternoon shade in warmer hardiness zones of 3 - 9 where the sun can be intense. Fall-planted bulbs need well-drained soil with moderate moisture needs. Any soil type is suitable so long as it is not soggy and add bulb fertilizer to each hole for best results. Deadhead after flowers fade, but let the leaves remain so they can make food for the bulb and next year's flowers!
- Part Shade & Full Sun For Strongest Growth
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune Mounds After Leaves Yellow
- Deer Seldom Bother Them
Don't miss your chance to enjoy these stunning Crocuses in spring. These often fly off our shelves. So, order your Orange Monarch Crocuses for fall shipment, and they'll arrive just in time to plant. We will ship your bulbs based on the correct planting time for your area.
