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Colchique Spéciosum
Colchique Spéciosum
Colchique Spéciosum
Colchique Spéciosum
Colchicum speciosum
Colchicum speciosum
Giant Meadow Saffron, Autumn crocus
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Description
Colchicum speciosum, native to the Caucasus, northeastern Turkey, and Iran, is a vigorous perennial plant. In October, one to three large thick flowers appear in shades of deep pink with a wide white heart. Its flowers are not affected by bad weather.
This colchicum is a fairly common species, it is the hardiest and one of the most beautiful. Its tulip-shaped flowers measure up to 8cm (3in) in diameter. When fully mature, the perennial reaches a height of 20cm (8in). It has narrow green foliage that can reach 25cm (10in) in length. The leaves are elliptical in shape. The flowers develop before the leaves.
Colchicum speciosum can be used in rockeries, light woodlands, and lawns. It also works well in pots or even in bouquets. All parts of the colchicum are toxic. Each bulb produces several flowers.
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Botanical data
Colchicum
speciosum
Liliaceae
Giant Meadow Saffron, Autumn crocus
Cultivar or hybrid
ingestion
Cette plante est toxique si elle est ingérée volontairement ou involontairement.
Ne la plantez pas là où de jeunes enfants peuvent évoluer, et lavez-vous les mains après l'avoir manipulée.
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Planting and care
Plant Colchicum speciosum in full sun in deep, fertile and well-drained soil that is not too dry. Plant at a depth of 15cm (6in). Space them 10 to 15cm (4 to 6in) apart. They will establish quickly. Plant colchicums in July-August so they can flower in the first year of planting. After planting, leave them in place as they don't like to be disturbed. Colchicums will bloom in October. After flowering, they go dormant until spring and their leaves will bloom in May and completely disappear in June.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.