Autumn crocus Colchicum × agrippinum

ABOUT
C. agrippinum is a perennial with upright, bright pink, slightly mottled, crocus-shaped flowers 5cm in length in early autumn, followed by strap-shaped, wavy leaves in spring
Plant Info
Care
Common Problems
About this plant
Names
Family
Colchicaceae
Synonyms
autumn crocus
Toxicity
All parts are highly toxic by ingestion. Wear gloves and wash hands after handling
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
Up to 10 cm
Spread
0-0.1 metre
Hardiness zones
H4
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
No pruning required
Soil
SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants Rock Garden
Propogation
Propagate by seed, sowing in containers in an open frame when ripe or separate corms when dormant in summer
Pests
May be damaged by slugs
Diseases
Generally disease free
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