Tips For Growing Autumn Crocus Bulbs - Gardening Know How
May 17, 2021 · A charming addition to your fall flower bed, autumn crocus bulbs add unique color when much of the garden is getting ready for its long winter nap. Learn more about growing autumn crocus in this article.
How to Grow and Care for Autumn Crocus - The Spruce
Mar 7, 2024 · The dormant bulb-like corms should be planted mid- to late-summer for fall blooms. This plant has a slow growth rate, sometimes taking years to germinate and flower, but is fairly low maintenance. It does well in a variety of soils and will benefit from good sun.
Autumn Crocus, Colchicum spp. – Wisconsin Horticulture
Brighten the fall landscape with fall-blooming bulbs – yes, there are some fall-bloomers that thrive in Wisconsin. Autumn crocus is probably the best of these, with large, chalice-shaped flowers in pink or white. The foliage appears in spring and dies back in early summer, leaving the flowers to pop up on their own in the fall.
How to Grow Fall Flowering Crocus & Colchicum - American Meadows
Fall Flowering Crocus, including Saffron and Colchicum, feature bright cup-shaped flowers at a time of year when many other blooms passed. These easy-to-grow bulbs add a layer of color to your garden or beneath trees or shrubs. Plant the bulbs when they arrive, and you'll have stunning jewel-like blooms in just a few weeks!
Colchicum: A Stunning Autumn Crocus for Your Garden
The award-winning Colchicum agrippinum is an early fall-blooming perennial with distinctive, checkered flowers in purple-pink. Its crocus-like blooms appear before the leaves, creating a unique display in the garden.
Shop Fall Flowering Crocus Bulbs - American Meadows
Plant crocus bulbs when they arrive, and you'll have stunning jewel-like blooms in just a couple of weeks, lighting up your fall garden when other flowers have faded. Grow Saffron crocuses and you can also harvest your own fragrant spice for a culinary treat.
Plant Autumn Crocus for Late-Season Blooms - Birds and Blooms
Jul 24, 2023 · Plant autumn crocus bulbs in late summer or early fall and watch the flowers appear soon after planting. Grow these bulbs with annual or perennial flowers, in mixed borders or among ground covers. Select a location where the spring leaves can be appreciated and not detract from the surrounding plantings.
All About Fall Flowering Crocus & Colchicum - American Meadows
Learn all about Fall Flowering Crocus and Colchicum, including the popular edible Saffron Crocus. Planted in August, these crocuses produce blooms within weeks of planting to extend your garden's bloom time.
How to Grow Fall-Blooming Crocus – Plantology USA
Jul 20, 2024 · Plant fall-blooming crocus bulbs in late summer to early fall, ensuring they establish roots before the first frost. Look for firm, plump bulbs without any signs of mold or softness. Healthy bulbs are key to a successful bloom. Plant bulbs …
Ways To Plant Crocus Bulbs in the Fall | Kellogg Garden Organics™
Not to be confused with their spring-blooming counterparts, fall-blooming crocus is often shipped as bulbs in September. They are planted right away, and in just a matter of weeks, you’ll have cup-shaped blooms in shades of blue, lavender, and white. These are low-growers, topping out at …