?? Colchicum 'Waterlily' (1 bulb) – Double lilac-pink blooms and autumn elegance ? Offered by Van Noort
Colchicum 'Waterlily' is a spectacular variety with double, full-blown flowers , revealing large, light lilac-pink corollas in September, evoking the delicacy of a water lily flower.
Its numerous, light petals , carried by a short stem, create a silky carpet effect directly at ground level, without foliage, like an unexpected burst of bloom at the end of the season.
This exceptional colchicum thrives in drained soil, in gentle sun, and naturalizes slowly but surely , returning each year with the same grace.
Ideal for autumn borders , flower meadows or even in refined pots , it attracts the eye with its unique shape and soft color.
A surprising inverted flower , which enriches autumn with a gentle and generous gesture. ??
?? Characteristics of Colchicum 'Waterlily'
?? Average height : 15 to 20 cm
?? Exposure : Mild sun to partial shade
?? Hardiness : Zone 4 and above
?? Attracts wildlife : Few, decorative blooms
?? Water requirements : Moderate, fresh but well-drained soil
?? Ideal soil : Humiferous, deep, well-drained
?? Quantity : 1 bulb
?? Planting and growing Colchicum 'Waterlily'
?? When to plant? From July to September, for flowering in September-October
?? In open ground : Ideal for autumn borders , light beds , or sunny meadows . Combine with cyclamen hederifolium, grasses or sedums.
?? In a pot : Superb in a seasonal pot , decorative tub or refined planter. Combine with gray foliage or compact perennials.
?? How to plant?
1?? Depth : 10 to 15 cm
2?? Spacing : 20 cm
3?? Watering : Light after planting, unnecessary during dormancy
?? Caring for Colchicum 'Waterlily'
?? Watering : Moderate only during flowering
?? Fertilizer : Light compost in autumn or spring
?? Pruning : Allow the foliage to fade naturally in spring
?? Wintering : No care required, very hardy
?? Why choose Colchicum 'Waterlily'?
? Double autumnal flowering , lilac pink and very graphic
? Ideal for elegant end-of-season scenes
? Very hardy , easy to grow in the ground or in pots
? Brings an original and gentle presence when everything falls asleep
? Add a touch of autumnal sophistication with Colchicum 'Waterlily', offered by Van Noort — a generous, graceful, inverted bloom. ?
?? Pair with cyclamen , sedum , soft grasses or evergreens for a vibrant and refined autumn scene. ??