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When to plant crocuses in Hull: 25 October – end of December

In Hull, crocus: plant from 25 October to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include Plant & Paint (plant nursery, 0 km) and Rowley Produce (farm shop, 13 km); addresses and opening hours are below.

Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

The average daily temperature here stays above 0 °C all winter, and at least three months average 7 °C or less: our rule of thumb for the winter cold spring bulbs need. Sources: Iowa State University Extension, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, UNH Extension, RHS.

Crocus in Hull: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in January, average 1.9 °C.

Planting25 October – end of December
First autumn frost24 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, 1.9 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight9:57 on 25 October
Daylight at the winter solstice7:25

The same dates in Hull hold for Garlic, Tulip, Daffodil and Hyacinth.

Crocus in Hull: depth, winter cold, pests and pets

Plant Dutch crocuses (Crocus vernus) about 12 cm deep and 9 cm apart; smaller species go 7–10 cm deep (RHS).

In Hull the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 27 weeks a year (our estimate from ten years of monthly weather). For this bulb Wisconsin Horticulture Extension gives a cold period of 15–17 weeks at about 2–10 °C. The winter here gives that in the ground, so the bulbs need no pre-chilling.

Crocuses multiply on their own (they naturalise); in a lawn, hold off mowing until their leaves die back (RHS).

Birds, squirrels and rodents damage crocuses; planting under metal mesh may reduce losses (RHS). Spring crocus gives dogs and cats vomiting and diarrhoea; do not confuse it with autumn crocus (Colchicum), which is very toxic (Pet Poison Helpline).

Sources: RHS, Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, Pet Poison Helpline.

Crocus in nearby cities

All the nearest cities on our list plant crocus earlier than Hull; the closest date is in Leeds, 1 day earlier.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Leeds80 km24 October – end of December1 day earlier
Sheffield85 km23 October – end of December2 days earlier
Bradford93 km19 October – end of December6 days earlier
Manchester129 km15 October – end of December10 days earlier
Stoke-on-Trent145 km16 October – end of December9 days earlier
Newcastle upon Tyne161 km21 October – end of December4 days earlier

Where to buy crocus for planting in Hull

Planting stock goes into the ground from 25 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Hull OpenStreetMap lists 8 garden centres, 1 plant nursery, 4 markets and 1 farm shop (collected 20 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Hull?

In Hull, crocus: plant from 25 October to the end of December. Bulbs are best planted early in the window: late-planted bulbs may flower later or less well. Late planting works only while the soil can be dug. Mulch after planting.

When is the last spring frost in Hull?

Last spring frost around 28 March, first autumn frost around 24 November.

Other crops in Hull, with their dates