Colchicum

Sought-after, double-flowered, white variety, with each corm producing a bunch of up to 8 flowers in autumn. Hardy corm for a sunny, open site & well-drained soil. Ht. & spread 4-6" (10-15cm).Bulb size 13+ cm One bulb for £4.00 Pack of 3 bulbs for £10.00

When we spotted this colchicum flowering at Wisley some years ago, we noted it as a 'must have' for the future. The flowers are the richest rose-purple, with a white base. Slight chequering to the petals and a good, upright habit are further attributes. A stand-out variety, flowering Sept-October at 6" (15cm). Bulb size 20+ cm One bulb for £4.50 Pack of 3 bulbs for £11.50

Stunning and seldom offered bi-coloured variety, with consistent bands of lilac-pink across the upper half of the flowers, some extending to the petal tips. Bulb size 14+ cm Pack of one bulb for £9.50 Pack of 3 bulbs for £26.00

Autumn flowering bulb bearing enormous flowers of lilac-mauve, resembling waterlilies. Ideal amongst groundcover plants under trees or shrubs. Leaves appear in spring. Hardy bulb for some sun & any reasonable soil. Ht.5-6" (12-15cm).Bulb size 16+ cm Pack of 3 for £12.50