Colchicum 'The Giant'
Colchicum 'The Giant' is one of the tallest, easiest to grow, and floriferous of the autumn crocus with up to 10 lavender-pink flowers per bulb.
Description:
Colchicum 'The Giant' is one of the tallest, easiest to grow, and floriferous of the autumn crocus producing up to 10 lavender-pink flowers per bulb. The lush, green leaves emerge in spring into attractive mounds and go dormant in summer. The flowers arise without leaves in late summer or fall. Grow in fertile, well-drained soil. Extra large grade bulbs.
Common Name: Autumn Crocus - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Colchicaceae (The Bellwort Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Part Shade, Part Sun, Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Pink
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Fall
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geogrpahical Origin: Miscellaneous - Garden Origin
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