Colchicum 'Lilac Wonder'
Meadow Saffron 'Lilac Wonder'
'Lilac Wonder' has large pink-purple flowers in autumn, followed by foliage in the spring. 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.
Contributed by @richard.spicer.7906
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Moist and fertile
Common name
Meadow Saffron 'Lilac Wonder'
Latin name
Colchicum 'Lilac Wonder'
type
Bulb
family
Colchicaceae
ph
5.0 - 8.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
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Soil
Moist and fertile
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Water
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
0.10 M
0.25 M
Colchicum 'Lilac Wonder'
'Lilac Wonder' has large pink-purple flowers in autumn, followed by foliage in the spring. 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.
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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