COLCHICUM The Giant \nColchicum, a member of the lily family is often called autumn-flowering crocus but they are also known as Naked Ladies because in most cultivars the flowers appear long before the foliage develops. \nSometimes referred to as Meadow Saffron the bulbs have been known to produce as many as 30 of the most magnificent flowers every year. \nIntroduced around 1925 or 1926 and as the name suggests Colchicum The Giant is one of the tallest and most free-flowering of the species and is now considered an heirloom variety. \nProduces stunning mauve/pink blooms with a white base. \nThe large flowers of The Giant are followed in spring by equally large tulip like leaves. \nVery easy to grow, they will even produce beautiful flowers without needing any soil or water simply place the bulb on a window sill and leave to bloom, after flowering plant it in the garden. \nPlant 8-10 cm deep in light shade preferably in rich well drained soil. \nColchicums sometimes sulk and refuse to grow the first year after planting but don't give up on them just because you don't see flowers immediately or foliage the first spring. \nThey have become increasingly popular because they will naturalise if left undisturbed and it is now hard to imagine autumn without the magical appearance of Colchicum blooms. \nAll pictures used are of mature plants in full bloom, they are for illustration purposes only and may not necessarily reflect plants at all times of the year. \nView our Other Cultivars of Autumn Crocus via this . \nPACK 3 BULBS. \nSize 24+ \nMID AUGUST \n. \nALL OUR BULBS ARE SOURCED FROM CULTIVATED STOCKS \nGrow Plants have a super little showing how to grow and care for this wonderful species. \nWe want you to be happy with your purchase and all our Colchicum are checked and inspected visually before packing. . Due to the nature of the goods we cannot accept any responsibility for their failure after planting as pests, disease, poor horticultural practice, extremes of weather and many other factors outside our control all take their toll. Colchicum bulbs .  . Buyer in error.