What is not to like about Colchium these autumn flowering crocus like bulbs always cheer me up.

Facts about Colchium

• They have 6 stamens unlike crocus which have 3.
• Colchium will flower without being planted, just leave them on a sunny window sill.
• They are best artistically arranged in a shallow dish of pretty gravel and kept out of heavy rain.
• Planted outside they will flower in autumn before the long, strappy, lanceolate leaves show through. They do best in a semi-woodland site.
• Flowers are pink, lavender, rose or white.
• Other species include Colchium agrippinum, Colchium speciosum, Colchium clicicum, Colchium autumnale and  Colchium alpinum.
• There is also a spring flowering yellow variety Colchium luteum.
• Colchiums are said to be poisonous to humans and most animals.

To avoid confusion with Autumn Crocus read plant autumn crocus on gardeners tips