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When to plant crocuses in Perugia: 26 October – end of December

In Perugia, crocus: plant from 26 October to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include La Spinosa (garden centre, 4 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 Perugia: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in January, average 0.4 °C.

Planting26 October – end of December
First autumn frost25 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, 0.4 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight10:35 on 26 October
Daylight at the winter solstice8:59

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

Crocus in Perugia: 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 Perugia the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 19 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 Perugia, L'Aquila is 13 days earlier and San Marino 17 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Arezzo57 km22 October – end of December4 days earlier
San Marino92 kmby 12 November17 days later
Ancona108 kmby 11 November16 days later
Florence117 kmby 28 October2 days later
L'Aquila118 km13 October – end of December13 days earlier
Rome135 kmby 10 November15 days later

Where to buy crocus for planting in Perugia

Planting stock goes into the ground from 26 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Perugia OpenStreetMap lists 7 garden centres, 1 farm-supply shop, 1 plant nursery, 4 markets and 6 farm shops (collected 20 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Perugia?

In Perugia, crocus: plant from 26 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 Perugia?

Last spring frost around 7 April, first autumn frost around 25 November.

Other crops in Perugia, with their dates