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When to plant crocuses in Vitoria-Gasteiz: 25 October – end of December

In Vitoria-Gasteiz, 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.

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 Vitoria-Gasteiz: soil, season and weather

No month averages below 0 °C at night; the coldest nights, in January, average 1.3 °C.

Planting25 October – end of December
First autumn frost24 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, 1.3 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in springalready in the first week of January
Daylight10:38 on 25 October
Daylight at the winter solstice9:01

The same dates in Vitoria-Gasteiz hold for Garlic, Tulip, Daffodil and Hyacinth.

Crocus in Vitoria-Gasteiz: 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz, Burgos is 7 days earlier and Bilbao 32 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Logroño46 kmby 4 November10 days later
Bilbao50 kmby 26 November32 days later
San Sebastián77 kmby 3 November9 days later
Pamplona84 km31 October – end of December6 days later
Burgos102 km18 October – end of December7 days earlier
Bayonne121 kmby 17 November23 days later

Where to buy crocus for planting in Vitoria-Gasteiz

Planting stock goes into the ground from 25 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Vitoria-Gasteiz OpenStreetMap lists 2 garden centres, 2 plant nurseries, 10 markets and 2 farm shops (collected 27 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Vitoria-Gasteiz?

In Vitoria-Gasteiz, 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 Vitoria-Gasteiz?

Last spring frost around 6 April, first autumn frost around 24 November.

Other crops in Vitoria-Gasteiz, with their dates