Colchicum 'Lilac Wonder' - flower bulb 20/22

Description
The Giant meadow saffron 'Lilac Wonder' (Colchicum speciosum) produces attractive, purple-coloured flowers from September to October. It prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The slender plant usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 cm and grows up to 15 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Giant meadow saffron 'Lilac Wonder' are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Giant meadow saffron 'Lilac Wonder' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Slender.

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 purple-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear from September to October.

Worth knowing
Colchicum speciosum 'Lilac Wonder' is categorised as a highly poisonous plant.

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