Colchicum agrippinum
Autumn crocus
Colchicum Colchicum
C. agrippinum - C. agrippinum forms upright, bright pink, crocus-shaped flowers in early autumn, followed by strap-shaped leaves in spring.
Colchicum agrippinum is: Deciduous
Erect
All parts are highly toxic if eaten
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Pink in Autumn
Green, Grey-green in Spring
Slugs Slugs
No pruning needed.
Seed
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Colchicum agrippinum (Autumn crocus) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Plant in gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Does not tolerate water logging.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
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Colchicum agrippinum
Autumn crocus
Colchicum Colchicum
C. agrippinum - C. agrippinum forms upright, bright pink, crocus-shaped flowers in early autumn, followed by strap-shaped leaves in spring.
Deciduous
Erect
All parts are highly toxic if eaten
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Pink in Autumn
Green, Grey-green in Spring
No pruning needed.
Seed
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Colchicum agrippinum (Autumn crocus) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.1m after 2-5 years.
Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Containers, Rock
Plant in gritty, poor to moderately fertile soil. Does not tolerate water logging.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
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Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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