Planting Autumn Crocus (Colchicum)
I don’t believe I have ever grown autumn crocus (colchicum – I love to say that word) – although we did inherit one when we moved into this house. I moved it, and apparently it did not like that because I never saw it again. I have always wanted to grow it, but I always think about it at the wrong time of year. Plus, I never see it at nurseries (not even at Yard N’ Garden Land). When a friend offered me some, I said YES.
She gave me one special one called “Waterlily” and several that I guess we would call the “average one”.
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| ‘Waterlily’ |
The question then was where on earth would I would plant them. I read that they are nice in grassy areas so I then decided to plant them along the grassy pathway in front. (This pathway is about to become a gravel pathway as I am refusing to water it daily. Michael wins this battle and gets to do the “told you so” dance.)
I decided to tuck the primo one at the corner of the path next to this pot.
Digging the hole and adding some compost. I’m planting these about 4-5 inches deep.
I put the other bulbs in other spots along the path, as well as some in the back garden.
I expected it would be next year before seeing blooms but I read that they will bloom 4-6 weeks after planting. That is a pleasant surprise!
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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