Colchicum bulbocodium syn. Bulbocodium vernum
Spring Meadow Saffron
'Spring Meadow Saffron' is an early flowering, low growing perennial with purple-pink 5 petalled, funnel shaped flowers with yellow centres which appear before the leaves. All parts of the plant are toxic.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.
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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
Spring Meadow Saffron
Latin name
Colchicum bulbocodium syn. Bulbocodium vernum
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
0.05 M
0.05 M
Colchicum bulbocodium syn. Bulbocodium vernum
'Spring Meadow Saffron' is an early flowering, low growing perennial with purple-pink 5 petalled, funnel shaped flowers with yellow centres which appear before the leaves. All parts of the plant are toxic.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.
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.