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Colchicum Lilac Wonder

Colchicum Lilac wonder
Meadow Saffron, Autumn crocus

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Bulbs arrived already in flower but in very good condition. I can enjoy the flowering quickly! The colour is soft and contrasts with a young plant of heuchera planted alongside." Analyse et correction du texte traduit : - "Bulbs arrived already in flower but in very good condition." : Pas de faute. - "I can enjoy the flowering quickly!" : Pas de faute. - "The colour is soft and contrasts with a young plant of heuchera planted alongside." : Pas de faute.

Elodie, 06/10/2022

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A vigorous perennial with large lilac flowers in October.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
20 cm
Spread at maturity
10 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time July to August
Recommended planting time July to August
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Description

Colchicum 'Lilac Wonder' is a vigorous perennial plant with large lilac flowers. At maturity, the perennial reaches a height of 20cm (8in). Its flowers are weather resistant and measure 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) in diameter. In autumn, it bears three to five open flowers with slightly marbled lilac tepals and a white base.

 

This colchicum is a fairly common species. It is the hardiest and one of the most beautiful. Colchicum develop their flowers before the leaves appear. Each bulb produces several flowers. It has narrow to ovate green foliage that can reach 25cm (10in) in length. The leaves are semi-erect.

'Lilac Wonder' is ideal in rock gardens, light woodlands, lawns, pots, and bouquets. All parts of the plant are toxic.

 

Plant habit

Height at maturity 20 cm
Spread at maturity 10 cm
Growth rate normal

Flowering

Flower colour purple
Flowering time October
Flower size 10 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Safety measures

Potential risks Plant may be toxic if swallowed

Botanical data

Genus

Colchicum

Cultivar

Lilac wonder

Family

Liliaceae

Other common names

Meadow Saffron, Autumn crocus

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference814641

Planting and care

Plant in full sun in deep, fertile and well-drained soil that is not too dry. Plant the bulbs 15cm (6in) deep. Space them 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) apart. They will establish quickly. Plant the bulbs in July-August so they can flower in the first year of planting. After planting, leave them in place as they do not like to be disturbed. Colchicums will flower during October. After flowering, they go dormant until spring and their leaves will bloom in May and completely disappear in June.

Planting period

Best planting time July to August
Recommended planting time July to August
Planting depth 15 cm

Intended location

Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -23°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 100 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Soil moisture Moist soil
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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