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

In Verona, crocus: plant from 28 October to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include La terra dei rari (farm shop, 5 km) and Azienda Agricola Sguazzardo Alessandro (farm shop, 7 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 Verona: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in January, average 0.1 °C.

Planting28 October – end of December
First autumn frost27 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, 0.1 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight10:21 on 28 October
Daylight at the winter solstice8:43

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

Crocus in Verona: 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 Verona the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 21 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 Verona, Trento is 17 days earlier and Venice 9 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Vicenza45 km25 October – end of December3 days earlier
Padua70 km29 October – end of December1 day later
Trento71 km11 October – end of December17 days earlier
Modena88 km31 October – end of December3 days later
Treviso101 km24 October – end of December4 days earlier
Venice105 km6 November – end of December9 days later

Where to buy crocus for planting in Verona

Planting stock goes into the ground from 28 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Verona OpenStreetMap lists 9 garden centres, 4 farm-supply shops, 1 market and 7 farm shops (collected 20 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Verona?

In Verona, crocus: plant from 28 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 Verona?

Last spring frost around 16 March, first autumn frost around 27 November.

Other crops in Verona, with their dates