COLCHICUM Waterlily. Autumn Crocus.

COLCHICUM

Waterlily

Colchicum Waterlily, although a member of the lily family is often called autumn-flowering crocus, but they are also known by many other common names including Naked Ladies because in most cultivars the flowers appear long before the foliage develops.

Sometimes referred to as Meadow Saffron the bulbs have been known to produce as many as 30 of the most magnificent flowers every year.

Attractive and eye-catching, Colchicum Waterlily produces the most unusual and dramatic, fully double, lavender-pink flowers in September.

Each bloom comprises over twenty petals and as the name suggests resembles a water-lily.

Very easy to grow, Colchicum will even produce beautiful flowers without needing any soil or water simply place the bulb on a window sill and leave to bloom, after flowering plant it in the garden in the normal manner.

The large flowers are followed in spring by equally large tulip like leaves.

They have become increasingly popular because they will naturalise if left undisturbed and it is now hard to imagine autumn without the magical appearance of Colchicum.

Plant 8-10 cm deep in light shade preferably in rich well drained soil.

Colchicum sometimes sulk and refuse to grow the first year after planting but don’t give up on them just because you don’t see flowers immediately or foliage the first spring.

Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. (A.G.M.).

All pictures used are of mature plants in full bloom, they are for illustration purposes only and may not necessarily reflect plants at all times of the year

PACK 3 BULBS.

Size 24+

DELIVERY BEGINS MID AUGUST

FREE DELIVERY U.K.

We want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Colchicum are checked and inspected visually before packing. In the unlikely event of a problem please advise us within 48hrs of delivery. Due to the nature of the goods we cannot accept any responsibility for their failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Colchicum bulbs will only be accepted for return after seller has been informed and given permission.  Refunds will be issued when items are received back in saleable condition within 14 days from original dispatch date. Buyer must pay all return charges except where an item has been dispatched in error.

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