Crocus ochroleucas

Living in Berkeley, California, and being new to growing bulbs - I have
a question about these.

The plant coming from somewhere in the mediterranean, but not sure
where, I was wondering about their native climate, and what they would
need here (where it hardly ever freezes).  Planted about 6 weeks ago,
they just finished flowering, and are sending up strong green shoots.
Are they used to (do they need) a freezing cold period at this point?
In their native habitat, do they grow in the wintertime like this?  We
probably get our coldest weather in January-February, when there can be
nights ijn the thirties-forties Fahrenheit.  If they don't get a freeze,
and they are used to it, how will this affect next fall's bloom?  Should
they get put in the fridge for a while?  Any information would be
appreciated.
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