Late Autumn & Winter Flowering Bulbs
These are usually in stock from mid-late August and will be despatched as soon after as possible.
If you also order other bulbs, please be aware that many do not need planting on arrival - please check the cultural notes which accompany each order for the ideal planting time for each species.
Crocus sativus (saffron crocus)
The saffron crocus. Purple flowers with darker veining & 3 long, bright red stigmas that yield saffron. Hardy, autumn flowering bulb for sun/well-drained soil. Ht. 2" (5cm). It is a false economy to buy smaller corms than the top size we offer, since they rarely perform well.
* DELIVERY FROM LATE AUGUST TO FLOWER THIS YEAR *Bulb size 10+ cm
Pack of 10 for £4.50
Pack of 30 for £12.00
Crocus speciosus 'Albus'
Very fine white form of this easily naturalised autumn flowering crocus. Ht. 5" (12cm).
Bulb size 5+ cm
Pack of 10 for £4.00
Pack of 25 for £8.50
Crocus speciosus 'Conqueror'
Large flowered form of speciosus, which is generally regarded as the bluest of the autumn flowering crocuses. The deep sky blue flowers contrast well with the red-orange stigma and yellow anthers. Flowering in Oct-Nov at 4" (10cm).
Bulb size 7+ cm
Pack of 10 bulbs for £3.00
Pack of 30 bulbs for £8.00
Colchicum autumnale alboplenum
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 £11.00
Colchicum 'Glory of Heemstede'
New in 2021
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 £4.00
Pack of 3 bulbs for £11.00
Colchicum Harlekijn
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 £6.50
Pack of 3 bulbs for £18.50
Colchicum speciosum 'Album' AGM
Most desirable selection, with long-lasting goblets of pure white and of considerable size. Ht. 6" (15cm).
Bulb size 18+ cm
Pack of one bulb for £5.00
Pack of 3 bulbs for £14.50
Colchicum ‘Waterlily’
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 18+ cm
Pack of 3 for £12.00