When to plant crocuses in Limoges: 28 October – end of December

In Limoges, crocus: plant from 28 October to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include Rebeyrol Createur De Jardins (garden centre, 5 km) and GammVert (garden centre, 5 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 Limoges: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in January, average 1.8 °C.

Planting	28 October – end of December
First autumn frost	27 November
Coldest nights	January, 1.8 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in spring	already in the first week of January
Daylight	10:20 on 28 October
Daylight at the winter solstice	8:40

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

Crocus in Limoges: 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 Limoges the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 22 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

Around Limoges, Clermont-Ferrand is 15 days earlier and La Rochelle 15 days later.

City	Distance	Date	Difference
Poitiers	109 km	20 October – end of December	8 days earlier
Clermont-Ferrand	141 km	13 October – end of December	15 days earlier
Bordeaux	181 km	by 31 October	3 days later
La Rochelle	190 km	by 12 November	15 days later
Angers	229 km	by 28 October	same day
Orléans	235 km	26 October – end of December	2 days earlier

Where to buy crocus for planting in Limoges

Planting stock goes into the ground from 28 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Limoges OpenStreetMap lists 7 garden centres, 3 farm-supply shops, 3 plant nurseries, 4 markets and 11 farm shops (collected 27 October 2026).

Rebeyrol Createur De Jardins — garden centre
Mon–Fri 09:30–12:00, 14:00–18:00 · 5 km · rebeyrol.com
GammVert — garden centre
Mon–Sat 09:00–12:30, 14:00–19:00 · 5 km · gammvert.fr
Gamm Vert — garden centre
Mon–Sat 09:00–12:00, 14:00–19:00 · 6 km
Halles centrales — market
Tue–Wed 07:00–14:00; Thu–Sun 07:00–15:00 · 0 km
Marché Marceau — market
Sat 07:00–13:00 · 1 km
Les Halles Carnot — market
Tue–Sat 07:00–13:00 · 1 km
Place Aymard Fayard — market
Sat 08:00–12:00 · 10 km
Alliance Pastorale Boisseuil — farm supply
Route de Toulouse 40, 87220 · Mon–Fri 08:30–12:15, 14:00–17:15; Sat 09:00–11:45 · 10 km · alliance-elevage.com

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