Colchicum 'The Giant'

Also Known As

Colchicum 'Giant'
Autumn Crocus

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

5a-9b

Colchicum 'The Giant' plant details

Colchicum 'The Giant' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall pink and white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Colchicum 'The Giant'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: colchicaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall
Uses: container plant, rock garden, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Colchicum 'The Giant'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the fall croci, these rank with cyclamen as must-haves for the autumn garden. Anywhere from late August into November, from bare earth come 4-6" crocus flowers of pink with a pale lilac throats. In late fall, though much later in colder climates, the coarse textured leaves appear growing vigorously until mid spring. A fairly quick multiplier, they are great under shrubs or in any neglected area of the garden in dappled shade to full sun. Frost hardy in USDA zone 5.