?? 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. ??