Q: I have some Colchicum bulbs that have become well-established. There are perhaps a dozen flowers from each. I am wondering if it is time to separate the small bulbs, and when would be the best time ...
If you happen to spy a delicate lavender flower bud peeking up from the soil at this time of year, you might think: time warp! After all, that’s what crocuses do, and they bloom in spring, not late ...
Some late-blooming crocus varieties planted around the yard can transform autumn into a second spring, providing a welcome burst of color as other flowers fade and the leaves begin to fall. Nurseries ...
What: Colchicum autumnale, commonly called the autumn crocus, is a star in early autumn, when large, vase-shaped lavender-pink blooms burst from the ground to provide a splash of brilliant color. This ...
Val Bourne says 'the wow fractor is as great as ever' with autumnal colchicum crocuses The unrivalled queen of the autumn crocuses is Colchicum speciosum 'Album'. The pure-white goblets, held high on ...
Colchicum are great for fall colour in your flower bed, but you should wait until they've finished blooming before separating them. (Credit: Minter Country Garden) Q: I have some Colchicum bulbs that ...