Bearing a late-season splash of colour with their purplish-pink goblets – Colchicum Autumnale are valuable for naturalising, blooming year after year in the garden.

Commonly known as autumn crocus, or naked ladies, free-flowering Colchicum bloom during September and October and are adored by pollinators.

Large, flat leaves are retained by the plants until mid-summer when they are replaced by beautiful, large and colourful flowers which stand proud and tall in the garden.

Excellent for planting beneath trees amongst grass, and in a sunny or semi-shaded border.  Colchicum autumnale will appear as a swathe of jewels, glinting on bright autumn mornings and evenings.

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Known as meadow saffron, Colchicum autumnale ‘Alboplenum’ are rare and unusual, double-flowered, white autumn Crocus.

The spectacular flowers bloom several to each bulb and are wonderful for naturalising in a sunny or semi-shaded position, in well-drained soil. Large, flat leaves appear in spring, before fading in late summer to reveal clusters of ruffled, crisp white flowers topping bare stems. 

Commonly known as autumn crocus, or naked ladies, free-flowering Colchicum Autumnale Alboplenum bloom during September and October and are adored by pollinators.

A beautiful, heirloom crocus which is perfect for adding freshness and texture late on in the season.

Growing Colchicum byzantinum with large purple-pink flowers is a magical experience. These autumnal beauties unfurl luminous, chalice-shaped blooms, creating an ethereal carpet of colour.

Plant corms in well-drained soil and partial to full sun. Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry between watering.

These otherworldly blossoms appear like enchanting jewels in the garden, bringing a touch of whimsy and wonder to the autumn landscape. Colchicum Byzantinum rewards with very little effort with a spectacular burst of autumn colour that returns year after year.

The large blooms of Colchicum ‘Giant’ are breathtakingly beautiful when they blaze in the border during September and October. Each bulb will produce between 5-10 spectacular goblet-shaped, soft purple flowers, topping bare stems.

Glossy, tapering leaves appear early on in spring, before fading in summer to reveal clusters of ethereal lilac flowers with white centres. Colchicum Giant will naturalise easily in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.

Commonly known as meadow saffron, free-flowering autumn Colchicum are invaluable for bringing a pop colour to borders or grassy areas and are loved by pollinators, who seek out the golden-orange stamens within.

Colchicum Luteum is unusual and eye-catching, this summer performer sends up canary-yellow blooms surrounded by deep green foliage.

The spectacular flowers bloom several to each bulb and are wonderful for naturalising in a sunny or semi-shaded position, in well-drained soil. Large, flat leaves appear in spring, before fading in late summer to reveal clusters of ruffled, bright yellow flowers topping bare stems. 

Commonly known as autumn crocus, or naked ladies, free-flowering Colchicum Luteum bloom during September and October and are adored by pollinators.

Petals stand proud, glossy and weather-resilient. A rare delight among colchicums, turning warm months into a golden affair. Brilliant in borders or scattered among grasses for an unexpected splash.

An exquisite plant which flowers during September and October, Colchicum ‘Waterlily’ produces large yet delicate-looking, rosy-lilac flowers.  The segments of each double flower open horizontally to the autumn sun, looking like ethereal sea anemones.

Commonly known as meadow saffron, Colchicum Waterlily are wonderful pollinator-friendly flowers, invaluable for adding late-season colour to the garden.

Large, glossy leaves follow the flowers and remain until summer when they fade to reveal the waterlily-shaped flowers once more.

Colchicums are excellent for naturalising, forming large clumps amongst grass or at the edge of garden borders. 

Well-drained soil and full sun or part shade is essential for the bulbs to thrive.