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 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.