COLCHICUM Lilac Wonder \nColchicum 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 and occasionally they are referred to as Meadow Saffron. \nColchicum bulbs have been known to produce as many as thirty of the most magnificent flowers every year. \nThey 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. \nColchicum Lilac Wonder is one of the more free-flowering varieties. \nThe large amethyst or violet flowers have contrasting white lines down the centre of each petal. \nThe stunning blooms of Lilac Wonder are produced in September. \nAfter the large flowers have faded and died off they are followed in spring by equally large tulip like leaves. \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. \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. \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.