Cilician meadow saffron

Cilician meadow saffron · Propagation

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

How to Propagate Cilician meadow saffron?

Propagate by seed, sown in containers in an open frame as soon as it is ripe, or by removing cormlets when dormant in summer; for more advice, see bulb propagation