giant meadow saffron

How to Grow and Care for giant meadow saffron

giant meadow saffron · Colchicum speciosum

May be naturalized in turf. Grow in moist but well-drained, deep, humus-rich, fertile soil. Intolerant of waterlogging

Watering: Regular damp soil pre-bloom, cease watering after foliage yellowsSunlight: Full sunTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing giant meadow saffron

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleRegular damp soil pre-bloom, cease watering after foliage yellows
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained · Well drained
FertilizingBulb high-potash feed biweekly before flower buds emerge
ToxicityTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

May be naturalized in turf. Grow in moist but well-drained, deep, humus-rich, fertile soil. Intolerant of waterlogging

How to Water giant meadow saffron?

Regular damp soil pre-bloom, cease watering after foliage yellows

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for giant meadow saffron?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for giant meadow saffron?

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What Soil Is Best for giant meadow saffron?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for giant meadow saffron?

Moist but well drained · Well drained

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How to Fertilize giant meadow saffron?

Bulb high-potash feed biweekly before flower buds emerge

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How to Prune giant meadow saffron?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate giant meadow saffron?

Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame when ripe or separate corms when dormant in summer

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How to Transplant giant meadow saffron?

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How to Care for giant meadow saffron in Winter?

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How to Plant giant meadow saffron?

May be naturalized in turf. Grow in moist but well-drained, deep, humus-rich, fertile soil. Intolerant of waterlogging

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How to Repot giant meadow saffron?

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How to Harvest giant meadow saffron?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be subject to bulb grey mould

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs

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The Toxicity of giant meadow saffron

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of giant meadow saffron

Plant typeBulbs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitClump forming
OriginNorthern Turkey, Iran, Caucasus

Scientific Classification

Species
Colchicum speciosum
Genus
Colchicum
Family
Colchicaceae
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