Colchicum 'Giant' (Giant Autumn Crocus, Naked Ladies)
Botanical Information
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Colchicum |
| Cultivar | 'Giant' |
| Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 30 |
| Height | 15 cm |
| Spread | 10 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Clump-forming |
| Landscape | Rock, Gravel, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Naturalised in turf, Wildflower |
| Cultivation | Plant in full sun, in moist but well-drained, deep, humus-rich, fertile soil. Does not tolerate water logging. Wear gloves to plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 15 cm deep in late July or August. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Mauve-pink flowers with a white centre, appear before the leaves in autumn creating a vibrant display in the garden. |