Comments on: The Crocus of Autumn

By: Lithopsland

Lithopsland — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:22:20 +0000

Such a beautifully coloured flower from such a humble bulb & they look so good planted in groups. After they've bloomed, should I cut off the long fallen green leaves, or just leave them to do their thing naturally?

By: Desert Dweller

Desert Dweller — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 03:11:44 +0000

Fall crocuses…never heard of them until our Denver visit, and now you and Bob Nold's blog. Depending on where my next garden might be, those could be fun to use well! Simply amazing.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 00:00:20 +0000

Oh how beautiful. My Crocus didn't bloom this year so I will enjoy them vicariously. Thanks for the post!

By: Terryk

Terryk — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 08:19:03 +0000

I have them too and love them. This spring I dug mine up while in leaf and they bloomed this fall. I was careful to get them planted right away. I will have to try cutting some for indoors, never thought they would last. Thanks for that tip Matt.

By: Matt Mattus

Matt Mattus — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:35:34 +0000

Hi Jason – Like most autumn blooming bulbs from Turkey, Armenia and the East, they prefer dry summers. Under trees that leaf out in the summer, or in open borders that tend to go dry in the summer, alpine beds or near foundations is best. Colchicum mix well in borders but be careful about summer plants. Remember, these bulbs send up lush foliage in the spring, and that must be considered. It will fade yellow and die by July, so you must be careful where you dig – you don't want to accidentally push a spade into a clump of bulbs.

By: Jason

Jason — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 05:48:50 +0000

Really lovely, I've got to figure out a place to put some of those. What kind of spots do they like?