Troubleshooting
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' problems — and how to fix them
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' (Crocus vernus 'Jeanne d'Arc') is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Corm rot in wet soil
Waterlogged or heavy clay, especially over a wet summer dormancy, rots corms. Plant in sharp-draining ground or raised beds and never irrigate dormant bulbs.
Squirrels and rodents digging corms
Newly planted corms are dug up and eaten. Cover plantings with chicken wire or plant deeper, and add grit which deters digging.
Few or no flowers after the first year
Usually from cutting foliage too early or planting in too much shade. Let leaves yellow and die naturally to recharge the corm, and site in full sun.
Flowers flattened by weather
Top-heavy blooms can flop in heavy rain or wind. Plant in sheltered drifts and through low groundcover, which supports the stems.
Prevent crocus 'jeanne d'arc' problems before they start
Most crocus 'jeanne d'arc' issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
- Common crocus problems — the species this cultivar belongs to
- What's wrong with my plant? — the diagnosis apps compared
- Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' watering schedule
- Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' light requirements
- Best soil mix for crocus 'jeanne d'arc'
- Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' temperature & humidity
- Full crocus 'jeanne d'arc' care guide
Looking for the species overview? Crocus — the full care guide.
Crocus 'Jeanne d'Arc' problems — FAQ
Why is my crocus 'jeanne d'arc' corm rot in wet soil?
Waterlogged or heavy clay, especially over a wet summer dormancy, rots corms. Plant in sharp-draining ground or raised beds and never irrigate dormant bulbs.
Why is my crocus 'jeanne d'arc' squirrels and rodents digging corms?
Newly planted corms are dug up and eaten. Cover plantings with chicken wire or plant deeper, and add grit which deters digging.
Why is my crocus 'jeanne d'arc' few or no flowers after the first year?
Usually from cutting foliage too early or planting in too much shade. Let leaves yellow and die naturally to recharge the corm, and site in full sun.
Why is my crocus 'jeanne d'arc' flowers flattened by weather?
Top-heavy blooms can flop in heavy rain or wind. Plant in sheltered drifts and through low groundcover, which supports the stems.