Colchicum The Giant

Colchicim The Giant, Largest of all colchicums and their appearance in autumn is always an exhilarating surprise. Quite pale when it opens but deepening with maturity to a sympathetic soft pink around a white centre. Very floriferous, often more that six flowers from a single bulb.

The flowers are held on leafless stems, hence their common name of 'Naked Boys'. The large leaves grow in spring and should be allowed to die back naturally. Best grown among low ground covers or in grass where it is not necessary to mow. Sun or light shade. Height 15-20cm.