Crocuses Collection (#3)

Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) flowering, emerging through snow on mountain, Dolomites, Italian Alps, Italy, June

Design for Woven Textile with crocuses in art deco style. Gouache and wash on copy paper. Silver Studio. 1932

Spring flowers including bluebells and crocuses Date: 1922

Common Bumblebee - on Crocus flower collecting pollen - UK
SPH-1055 Common Bumblebee - on Crocus flower collecting pollen UK Bombus terrestris Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Bumblebee - on Crocus flower
ME-917 BUMBLEBEE - on crocus flower Bombus pratorum Johan De Meester contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Crocus - single yellow blossom flowering in snow - springtime - lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4835 Crocus - single yellow blossom flowering in snow - springtime Lower Saxony - Germany Crocus sp. Duncan Usher contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Autumn Crocus / Meadow Saffron - in flower, september, in old grassland
ROG-14137 Autumn Crocus / Meadow Saffron - in flower, september Romania Colchicum autumnale in old grassland in autumn Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Meadow Saffron - close-up of individual flower in a meadow - Wiltshire - England - UK
DK-355 Meadow Saffron - close-up of individual flower in a meadow Wiltshire - England - UK Colchicum autumnale David Kilbey contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Crocus flower
ME-2014 Crocus flower - close up of stamens & pollen crocus tommasinianus Johan De Meester Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Crocus - Macro photograph of flower
DK-135 Crocus - Macro photograph of flower Crocus - Macro photograph of flower This image is copyright protected and remains the property of Ardea at all times

Polyanthus Primrose (Primula sp. ) flowering, in wooden crate on sack-barrow, with winter aconites
Polyanthus Primrose (Primula sp.) flowering, in wooden crate on sack-barrow, with winter aconites, spring crocuses and snowdrops in garden, Norfolk, England, february

Crocus (Crocus sp. ) flowering, emerging through snow, Essex, England, february
Crocus (Crocus sp.) flowering, emerging through snow, Essex, England, february

First crocuses of the year in St. James Park, 1948
An ever vigilant park keeper in St. Jamess Park, London, strides up to check children who are picking all the crocus flowers just beginning to show in February 1948. 1948

Autumn Crocus (Crocus banaticus) flowering, mass in pasture habitat, Fundata Pass, Southern Carpathians, Romania, october

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum sp. ) flowering, emerging from ashes of burnt herbs, Italy
Autumn Crocus (Colchicum sp.) flowering, emerging from ashes of burnt herbs, Italy

View of hay stooks, with autumn crocus flowers in meadow, autumnal mixed woodland on mountain slopes, Piatra Craiulu Mountains, Carpathians, Romania, october

View of hay stooks, cow grazing amongst autumn crocus flowers in meadow, with autumnal mixed woodland on mountain slopes, Piatra Craiulu Mountains, Carpathians, Romania, october

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) with closed flowers, in old grassland, Romania, september

Autumn Crocus (Colchicum autumnale) flowering, growing in pasture, Llanmerewig Glebe, Powys, Wales, august

Domestic Cattle, cow grazing in pasture, with Autumn Crocus (Crocus banaticus) flowering, Fundata Pass, Southern Carpathians, Romania, october

Balkan Crocus (Crocus veluchensis) flowering mass, growing on mountain snowline, Pirin Mountains, Central Bulgaria, may

Woodland Crocus (Crocus tommasinianus) flowering, growing in meadow habitat, Warley Place, Great Warley, Essex, England

Lenten Hellebore (Helleborus orientalis) flowering, in garden, Essex, England, march

Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus) flowering mass, growing in meadow habitat, Inkpen Crocus Field Reserve, Berkshire, England, march

Crocus chrysanthus flowering at the snow-line in south Turkey

Corsican Crocus (Crocus corsicus) flowering as the snow melts in Corsica, France

Crocus tommasinianus with bee
A queen bumble bee (Bombus pratorum) climbing out of a Crocus tommasinianus flower. Bumble bees can only fly if their body temperature is above 30 degrees

Crocus tommasinianus in flower in February, showing the stigma with its brush-like end and the pollen covered stamens around it

Crocus tommasinianus flowers
Drifts of Crocus tommasinianus naturalised in grass, a garden lawn in Dorset, UK. These are some of the first spring flowers in many gardens (late February into early March in the UK)

Drifts of Crocuses naturalised in grass
Drifts of Crocus tommasinianus naturalised in grass, a garden lawn in Dorset, UK. These are some of the first spring flowers in many gardens (late February into early March in the UK)

Mountain crocus (Crocus olivieri)
Mountain crocus flowers (Crocus olivieri). Photographed on Mt. Menalo, south Greece, in spring

Spring crocuses (Crocus vernus)
Spring crocus flowers (Crocus vernus)

Crocus Princess Beatrix flowers
Crocus chrysanthus Princess Beatrix flowers

Crocus chrysanthus Eye-catcher flowers

Crocuses (Crocus sp.) in flower

Crocus Tricolor flowers
Crocus flowers (Crocus sieberi sublimis Tricolor )

Crocus flowers (Crocus vernus Pickwick ). Photographed in March

Primula Wanda and Crocus Cream Beauty
Red primrose (Primula Wanda ) and crocus flowers (Crocus chrysanthus Cream Beauty ). Photographed in February

Crocus flowers (Crocus sp. )
Crocus flowers (Crocus sp.)

Crocus - flowering in park at springtime - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4837 Crocus - flowering in park at springtime Lower Saxony - Germany Crocus sp. Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

An autumn-flowering east european crocus, Crocus banaticus = Crocus iridiflorus, flowering among hazel leaves, Romania
ROG-13416 An autumn-flowering east european crocus flowering among hazel leaves, Romania. Crocus banaticus Latin also Crocus iridiflorus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Meadow Saffron or Autumn Crocus, Colchicum autumnale in flower in hay meadow, with leaves of Meadow Cranesbill. Romania
ROG-13429 Meadow Saffron or Autumn Crocus, in flower in hay meadow, with leaves of Meadow Cranesbill. Romania. Colchicum autumnale Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display

Crocus - flowering in park at springtime - Lower Saxony - Germany
USH-4836 Crocus - flowering in park at springtime Lower Saxony - Germany Crocus sp. Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Croci at Kew Gardens
Yellow and mauve croci (crocus, crocuses) growing in the grass at Kew Gardens, West London

Crocuses growing in PRS Discoverys wardroom, 1902
Illustration showing the wardroom of the Polar Research Ship Discovery, Easter Sunday, 1902. Several of the ships officers can be seen climbing onto the dining table to look at their pots of crocuses

Chaffinch - male searching for food in garden between flowering crocus, Lower Saxony, Germany
USH-4254 Chaffinch - male searching for food in garden between flowering crocus Lower Saxony, Germany Fringilla coelebs Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Chilean blue crocus (Tecophilea cyanocrocus) from the high Andes
ROG-12350 Chilean blue crocus - from the high Andes Tecophilea cyanocrocus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

An autumn-flowering crocus from Greece and southern yugoslavia
ROG-11714 An autumn-flowering crocus from Greece and southern yugoslavia'. Crocus cancellatus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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"Crocuses: A Burst of Color in the Springtime" As winter fades away, nature awakens with vibrant hues and delicate blooms. Picture No. 11808556 captures this enchanting sight as a 7-spot ladybird crawls over Crocus tommasinianus, showcasing the beauty of these resilient flowers. Crocuses, known for their early arrival, herald the arrival of spring with their cheerful presence. Their slender petals emerge from beneath blankets of snow, defying the cold and reminding us that warmer days are ahead. These lovely flowers not only add splashes of mauve to our landscapes but also hold great significance around the world. The Saffron Crocus, found mainly in Greece, is treasured for its stigmas which are used to produce saffron—a precious spice that adds flavor and color to various cuisines. In some regions like Soapery Gardens or Campelli di Schilpario in Lombardy, Italy, crocuses create breathtaking carpets of blossoms against picturesque backdrops such as Cimone della Bagozza mount or Val di Scalve. Their charm extends beyond aesthetics; they have even become autograph-worthy. Imagine receiving a card adorned with these delicate flowers—each bloom carrying warm wishes for a joyful season ahead. Whether nestled among grassy fields or bravely emerging through melting snowflakes, crocuses symbolize resilience and hope. They remind us that even during challenging times when everything seems frozen and lifeless, there is always room for renewal and growth. So let's embrace the arrival of spring by admiring these clumps of mauve crocus flowers dancing in gentle breezes—their fragile yet determined nature serving as an inspiration to us all.