Colchicum 'Byzantinum' - flower bulb 24/26

Description
The Byzantine meadow saffron (Colchicum x byzantinum) produces attractive, pink, purple flowers from September to November. It prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The plant usually reaches a height of 5 - 10 cm and grows up to 30 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Colchicum autumnale var. major, Colchicum autumnale 'Major'.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

Growth
Colchicum x byzantinum can reach a height of 5 - 10 cm and a width of 20 - 30 cm.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Flower
The pink, purple flowers appear from September to November.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, medicine, grave, rock garden, cottage garden, border