Colchicum autumnale (Autumn Crocus)

Colchicum autumnale is one of autumn’s most enchanting moments: refined lilac‑pink, cup‑shaped blooms rising cleanly from the ground just as summer begins to soften. Compact and quietly impactful, it lends an effortless air to borders, pots, and naturalised areas—particularly where you’d like colour to appear with a pleasing sense of surprise. Plant the corms in early autumn and allow them to settle; this fully hardy perennial forms neat clumps and returns reliably, offering elegant autumn colour with minimal fuss. Flowering: September–October Height: 10–20 cm Position: Full sun or partial sun Soil: Well‑drained; suits chalk, clay, loam, or sand Planting time: August–October Bulb size supplied: 13/15 cm Hardiness: Fully hardy