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. |