Colchicum autumnale 'Album'
autumn crocus or naked ladies bulb
Gorgeous, goblet-shaped, white flowers in September and October followed by large leaves, retained until mid-summer.
Colchicum autumnale 'Album' bulbs are perfect for naturalising in grass under a semi-mature specimen tree.
Colchicum autumnale 'Album' bulbs are perfect for naturalising in grass under a semi-mature specimen tree.
How to care for Colchicum autumnale Album:
Plant colchicum bulbs in naturalistic drifts, 15cm (6in) deep, in late July or August, wearing gloves to handle them safely. These bulbs often start producing shoots or flowers while dormant, which is normal due to their short rest period. Fragile growth may be damaged in transit but won’t affect the bulbs' long-term health.
If bulbs have shoots, plant them carefully without breaking any growth. For bulbs already in flower, place them on a sunny windowsill to enjoy before planting them outside once blooms fade, but before foliage appears. Once established, colchicums reliably flower for many years.
If bulbs have shoots, plant them carefully without breaking any growth. For bulbs already in flower, place them on a sunny windowsill to enjoy before planting them outside once blooms fade, but before foliage appears. Once established, colchicums reliably flower for many years.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.15m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
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Humans/Pets: TOXIC if eaten
3 × bulbs
£19.00
£6.33 each
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
1 × bulb
£6.99
available to order from autumn
Unavailable
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