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When to plant crocuses in Wrocław: 12 October – end of December

In Wrocław, crocus: plant from 12 October to the end of December. For planting stock, the places nearby include Punkt Zaopatrzenia w Środki do Produkcji Rolnej Kazimierz Ścigajło (farm supply, 15 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 Wrocław: soil, season and weather

Nights then average below 0 °C in January, February; the coldest, January, averages -1.7 °C.

Planting12 October – end of December
First autumn frost11 November
Coldest nightsJanuary, -1.7 °C
Soil back at 1 °C in spring8 January
Daylight10:58 on 12 October
Daylight at the winter solstice7:54

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

Crocus in Wrocław: 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 Wrocław the average daily temperature stays at 10 °C or lower for about 25 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 Wrocław, Liberec is 10 days earlier and Opole 7 days later.

CityDistanceDateDifference
Opole79 km19 October – end of December7 days later
Zielona Góra140 km14 October – end of December2 days later
Liberec144 km2 October – 7 December10 days earlier
Poznań145 km17 October – end of December5 days later
Pardubice149 km11 October – end of December1 day earlier
Częstochowa149 km11 October – 19 December1 day earlier

Where to buy crocus for planting in Wrocław

Planting stock goes into the ground from 12 October to the end of December; buy it before that. Within 15 km of Wrocław OpenStreetMap lists 25 garden centres, 2 farm-supply shops, 4 plant nurseries and 12 markets (collected 7 October 2026).

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Questions

When to plant crocuses in Wrocław?

In Wrocław, crocus: plant from 12 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 Wrocław?

Last spring frost around 17 April, first autumn frost around 11 November.

Other crops in Wrocław, with their dates