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meadow saffron 'Disraeli'

Colchicum 'Disraeli'

Genus: Colchicum
Family: Colchicaceae

About this plant

A cormous perennial to 15cm in height, with goblet-shaped flowers produced in clusters near the ground in autumn. Flowers are magenta coloured, with lightly tessellated petals and a white centre. Narrowly ovate leaves are produced after the flowers in spring.

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows best in deep, fertile soil in full sun. May naturalise over time

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sowing in containers in an open frame when ripe, or by division, separating corms when the plant is dormant in summer

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverWildflower Meadow

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0-0.1 Metre

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years