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Autumn crocus Alboplenum in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Colchicum autumnale 'Alboplenum'

 

Autumn crocus 'Alboplenum'

Crocuses are suitable for planting in groups in borders or rock gardens and some species naturalise in grass. All species are hardy to -20C. With many autumn flowering varieties now available, it is likely you will spot crocuses growing for at least six months of the year, from mid-autumn to late spring. Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked lady, is an autumn-blooming plant, very similar in appearance to true crocuses.

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plant Features
  • Autumn crocus Alboplenum likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Autumn crocus Alboplenum likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

  • Autumn crocus Alboplenum is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Autumn crocus Alboplenum likes moist and fertile

    Moist and fertile

 
plant information

Common name

Autumn crocus 'Alboplenum'

Latin name

Colchicum autumnale 'Alboplenum'

type

Bulb

family

Colchicaceae

ph

5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Autumn crocus Alboplenum likes full sun to partial shade

    Full sun to partial shade

  • Frost

    Autumn crocus Alboplenum is full frost hardy: 5f (-15°c)

    Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

  • Soil

    Autumn crocus Alboplenum likes moist and fertile

    Moist and fertile

  • Water

    Autumn crocus Alboplenum likes occasional watering

    Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

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    Best time to plant
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    When the plant will bloom

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Autumn crocus Alboplenum is 0.10meters x 0.25meters 0.10 M 0.25 M

Colchicum autumnale 'Alboplenum'

Crocuses are suitable for planting in groups in borders or rock gardens and some species naturalise in grass. All species are hardy to -20C. With many autumn flowering varieties now available, it is likely you will spot crocuses growing for at least six months of the year, from mid-autumn to late spring. Colchicum autumnale, commonly known as autumn crocus, meadow saffron or naked lady, is an autumn-blooming plant, very similar in appearance to true crocuses.


Flowering Season

From Mid Autumn TO Late Autumn

Colchicum throw up their blooms in mid to late autumn. long after the leaves have died

 

Planting Outdoors

From Mid Summer TO Mid Summer

Colchicums need moisture-retentive, fertile soil to flower well. They're best grown in a sheltered spot that enjoys afternoon sun because this encourages a good succession of wide-open flowers. In deep shade, you'll only get a very few spindly ones. Dry bulbs are most readily available in mid-summer and should be planted, as soon as they arrive, at a depth of 7.5cm to 10cm (3in to 4in). Specialist nurseries will supply plants at other times, too.

 
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