Cilician meadow saffron · Overwintering

Cilician meadow saffron · Colchicum cilicicum

Using gloves to handle corms, plant 10cm deep in summer or early autumn in deep, fertile and well-drained but reasonably moist soil in an open site in full sun; for more advice, see bulb cultivation

Watering: Moist soil during autumn leaf growth, dry fully through summer restSunlight: Full sunTOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling