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Colchicum autumnale

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Colchicum autumnale alba
Colchicum autumnale alba

Commonly called the Autumn Crocus, Colchicum autumnale is not a crocus at all, however it does look a little similar.

The flowers appear in autumn on bare stems, flower colour varies with C. autumnale alba being a white form, the species itself is pale pink.

Care

Once established this is a very easy care bulb if grown in good soil.

  • Plant in a rich well drained soil in a sunny position.
  • Prepare the soil well by digging in lots aged compost and some cow manure.
  • Plant and water in with a liquid seaweed fertiliser.
  • Mulch around the plant to maintain a cool moist root run.
  • Water through long dry periods over the first few summers.

Propagation

Easy by division of established clumps in winter. Also possible from seed.

Summary Information

  • Botanical Name – Colchicum autumnale
  • Common Name – Autumn crocus
  • Family – Liliaceae
  • Origin – Europe
  • Plant Height – To around 10cm
  • Plant Spread – Clump forming
  • Position – Full sun.
  • Soil – Humus rich moist but not wet soil.
  • Flowers – White or pink.
  • Flowering time – Autumn.
  • Foliage – Mid to deep green
  • Frost tolerant – Yes.
  • Drought tolerant – Yes.

Available for sale from the following nurseries


Tonkin Bulbs
BRYAN H TONKIN - Ph (03) 9728 1295 Fax (03) 9728 1299
'Sylvan Vale' 375 Olinda Creek Rd, Kalorama, VIC.3766 
Including a large range of Rare and unusual bulbs, corms and perennials
www.tonkinsbulbs.com.au

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