COLCHICUM \nWaterlily \nColchicum Waterlily, although a member of the lily family is often called autumn-flowering crocus, but they are also known by many other common names including 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. \nAttractive and eye-catching, Colchicum Waterlily produces the most unusual and dramatic, fully double, lavender-pink flowers in September. \nEach bloom comprises over twenty petals and as the name suggests resembles a water-lily. \nVery easy to grow, Colchicum 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 in the normal manner. \nThe large flowers are followed in spring by equally large tulip like leaves. \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. \nPlant 8-10 cm deep in light shade preferably in rich well drained soil. \nColchicum 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. \nRoyal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit. (A.G.M.). \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.