Colchicum 'Waterlilly' - flower bulb 14/16

Description
The Giant meadow saffron 'Waterlily' (Colchicum speciosum) produces attractive, purple, double flowers from October to November. It prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 15 - 20 cm and grows up to 10 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The leaves of the Giant meadow saffron 'Waterlily' are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Giant meadow saffron 'Waterlily' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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 flowers are double and appear from October to November.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

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