Colchicum bivonae

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A cormous perennial to 15cm high with semi-erect, narrowly ovate leaves from winter to spring. Bowl-shaped, lightly fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers, often with whitish centres,are borne in autumn;tepals which may be have pointed or rounded ends are heavily chequered

Scientific classification

Species: Colchicum bivonae (Colchicum bivonae)
Genus: Colchicum
Family: Colchicaceae

TOXIC if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Bulbs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
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Habit: Spring · Winter · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of Colchicum bivonae

Distribution map

Southern Europe

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Culture

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Toxicity

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

Quick identification of Colchicum bivonae

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Colchicum bivonae care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

Pruning

None required

Propagation

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

Growing

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

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