Crocuses Collection (#4)

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

An orange mountain Crocus on Mt. Menalo, S. Greece
ROG-11693 An orange mountain Crocus on Mt. Menalo S. Greece Crocus olivieri Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Crocus - clump of flowers
DK-136 Crocus - clump of flowers David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Group of white crocuses with golden stigmas. A long established garden hybrid that is frost hardy down to -20 degrees
DAD-1890 Group of white crocuses with golden stigmas A long established garden hybrid that is frost hardy down to -20 degrees C. Kent garden - UK - March

A bunch of Golden Crocuses - long established garden originals at a Kent garden. March
DAD-1889 A bunch of Golden Crocuses - long established garden originals at a Kent garden UK, March. David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Crocus
APP-2233 CROCUS Crocus speciosus Allen Paterson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Autumn Crocus / Meadow Saffron - has medicinal properties & used in the treatment of Leukaemia & gout
USH-1298 Autumn Crocus / Meadow Saffron - has medicinal properties & used in the treatment of Leukaemia & gout. Colchicum autumnale Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display

Campo Imperatore carpet of blooming crocus in spring on the mountain plateau of campo imperatore Gran Sasso National
SAS-168 Campo Imperatore - carpet of blooming crocus in spring on the mountain plateau Gran Sasso National Park, Abruzzian mountains

Autumn crocus growing on meadow covered with morning dew Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-609 Autumn crocus - growing on meadow covered with morning dew Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Colchicum autumnale Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Naked ladies or meadow saffron amongst fallen wild cherry leaves. Autumn
ROG-11804 Naked ladies / meadow saffron / Autumn crocus - two, amongst fallen wild cherry leaves. Autumn. Colchicum autumnale Although often called Autumn crocus

Close up of a colchicum crocus, desert flower, Wadi Rum, Jordan, Middle East

Close-up of crocuses in spring

Crocuses outside the Cathedral, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Crocus yellow and violet blossoms Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-288 Crocus yellow and violet blossoms Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Crocus hybrid Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

SPRING CROCUS - Many Purple
SPH-2145 SPRING CROCUS - Many Purple UK Crocus purpureus Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

A bunch of Golden Crocuses - long established garden originals at a Kent garden. March
DAD-1888 A bunch of Golden Crocuses - long established garden originals at a Kent garden UK, March David C Dixon Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

PURPLE CROCUS - soft focus
CMB-507 PURPLE CROCUS - soft focus Crocus vernus Chris Martin Bahr Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Exploration / Shackleton
Members of the Shackleton and Scott Discovery expedition of the Antarctic grow crocuses in the ward-room

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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.