Autumn Crocus 'The Giant', Colchicum giganteum 'Giant', Giant Autumn Crocus
One of the tallest and most free-flowering of the Colchicums, The Giant’ is a fall-blooming Colchicum which bears up to 10 funnel-shaped, extra-large, lavender-pink flowers with a delicate white throat. Appearing long before the leaves, the flowers often have deeper tips to the petals. This perennial makes a truly unique display in the fall garden. Resembling crocuses, this Colchicum produces its large, broad leaves, way later, in spring. Ridiculously easy to grow, all parts of this plant are poisonous, therefore it is diligently ignored by hungry deer, rabbits, and other critters.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Colchicaceae |
Genus | Colchicum |
Common names | Autumn Crocus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Fall |
Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Depth | 3" (8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Pathways, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 9 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Plant Family | Colchicaceae |
Genus | Colchicum |
Common names | Autumn Crocus |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Fall |
Height | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spread | 10" - 1' (25cm - 30cm) |
Spacing | 3" (8cm) |
Depth | 3" (8cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Pathways, Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers, Underplanting Roses And Shrubs |
Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Colchicum ‘The Giant’ (Autumn Crocus) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Colchicum ‘The Giant’ (Autumn Crocus) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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