Autumnale Album Colchicum
Description
Colchicum autumnale 'Album' (1 bulb) – Pure white autumn & foliageless flowering Offered by Van Noort
Colchicum autumnale 'Album', also called white crocus , is a rare variety with immaculate autumnal flowering , which emerges directly from the ground, without foliage , from the first chills of September.
Its elegant and understated ivory-white cupped flowers form a poetic contrast with the bare earth , evoking the grace of forgotten blooms.
Perfect in natural borders , in light meadows or at the foot of deciduous trees , it thrives in fresh but drained soil, and naturalizes discreetly over the years.
A botanical plant with a reverse cycle, ideal for those who love simplicity, surprise and finesse in their autumn garden.
A bulb of shadow and light , precious and deeply poetic.
Characteristics of Colchicum autumnale 'Album'
Average height : 15 to 20 cm
Exposure : Partial shade to mild sun
Hardiness : Zone 4 and above
Attracts wildlife : Little, but decorative at the end of the season
Water requirements : Moderate, fresh soil without excess
Ideal soil : Humiferous, deep, well-drained
Quantity : 1 bulb
Planting and growing Colchicum autumnale 'Album'
When to plant From July to September, for flowering in September-October
In open ground : Ideal for autumn borders , light undergrowth , or natural meadow . Combine with cyclamen hederifolium, sternbergia or light grasses.
In a pot : Suitable for a simple pot , drained container or autumn planter. Combine with evergreen foliage.
How to plant
1 Depth : 10 to 15 cm
2 Spacing : 20 to 25 cm
3 Watering : Light after planting, unnecessary afterwards
Care of Colchicum autumnale 'Album'
Watering : Moderate in the fall if necessary
Fertilizer : Add light compost after flowering
Pruning : Allow spring foliage to fade naturally
Wintering : No care required, hardy
Why choose Colchicum autumnale 'Album'
Elegant and surprising white autumn blooms
Perfect for natural borders , autumn beds or minimalist scenes
Very hardy , naturalizes slowly
Brings light and purity in the last flowering weeks
Add unexpected sparkle to your autumn scenes with Colchicum autumnale 'Album' , offered by Van Noort — a restrained, rare, and eminently botanical bloom.
Pair with Neapolitan cyclamen , sternbergia , autumn sedums or gray foliage for a late-season scene full of contrast.
