How do you plant colchicum bulbs?

Grow colchicum bulbs purchased from the local garden center in late summer in well-drained soil in full to part sun. The sunnier the location for colchicums, the less likely they will flop over when flowering. Amend the soil well with compost. Plant bulbs 4 to 6 inches deep spaced 6 to 12 inches apart.

When should I buy fall bulbs?

Fall bulbs can be ordered as soon as they are available on the Longfield Gardens website — usually starting in July. Order early for best selection. We begin shipping bulbs at the end of September and shipping continues through November. Bulbs prefer being planted into cool soil.

Is Colchicum perennial?

Colchicum is a perennial bulb that is easy to plant which will flower year after year. Plant the bulbs from July to September more or less 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) deep, keeping the bulbs at equal intervals.

How do you plant Colchicum autumnale?

How to plant autumn crocus. Plant autumn crocus corms in August and they will flower in September and October. Dig a hole 5cm deep and plant bulbs 15cm apart. All parts of the plant are poisonous, so wear gloves when handling the bulbs.

When can I transplant Colchicum?

July and August – Dormancy. By July the plant has gone dormant. There is no visible sign above ground, and the roots have died off. This is the best time to move them and it would be the best time to buy new ones except that nurseries don’t sell them at this time of year.

What does an autumn crocus look like?

The upright, 8-14″ leaves of autumn crocus resemble that of a short, dark green tulip or even a romaine lettuce head. Three to eight leaves grow out of a bulb-like corm in the spring and then go dormant in the early summer.

How do you choose fall bulbs?

Always choose bulbs that are hardy in your zone. If you live in a warm climate, most spring bulbs need an artificial chilling period (in a refrigerator) before they will bloom for you. You can also purchase “pre-chilled” bulbs that are already chilled and ready for you to plant.

What bulbs will DEER not eat?

11 Deer-Resistant Flower Bulbs for Your Garden

• 01 of 11. Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis)
• 02 of 11. Daffodils (Narcissus spp.)
• 03 of 11. Snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis)
• 04 of 11. Glory-of-the-Snow (Chionodoxa spp.)
• 05 of 11. Crocus (Crocus spp.)
• 06 of 11. Siberian Squill (Scilla siberica)
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Which bulbs flower in autumn?

1. Crocus. Crocuses are some of the best known of the autumn bulbs for the garden. These jewels of the autumn force their blooms through the fallen leaves to create a festival of colour, even before their foliage appears.

What is the difference between Colchicum and crocus?

No wonder plant nerds use botanical names! When it comes to bulbs, the name “crocus” is often used to describe two unrelated plants: Colchicum, often called by the common name autumn crocus, is a Lily relative, while true Crocuses belong to the Iris family.

When can you transplant fall crocus?

When possible, transplant your crocus bulbs in fall about six weeks before the first expected frost. Loosen the soil around the crocus with a handheld cultivating fork.

Where does Colchicum autumnale grow?

Native to Europe and North Africa, C. autumnale grows wild in woods and damp meadows and has been naturalized in some parts of the US and Canada. It is hardy in zones 5-9 (maybe colder if given extra winter protection) and blooms in September in the Midwest.