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Cilician meadow saffron 'Purpureum'

Colchicum cilicicum 'Purpureum'

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Genus: Colchicum
Family: Colchicaceae

About this plant

a cormous perennial producing long, narrow, semi-erect leaves in spring then, after these have died away, 10cm tall, open-funnel shaped,rosy purple flowers in autumn

Growing Information

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, deep, humus-rich, fertile soil

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Separate corms when dormant in summer

Pests

May be damaged by slugs

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Wall Side BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

Up To 10 Cm

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years