Autumn Crocus – ‘The Giant’

Autumn Crocus – ‘The Giant’

$6.99

Package Count: 1 bulb per pack
The ‘The Giant’ (Colchicum) flower bulb is a spectacular, award-winning autumn crocus variety celebrated for producing massive, goblet-shaped blooms that emerge when most other plants are fading. A standout choice for late-season color, each premium bulb is exceptionally free-flowering, sending up 5 to 10 large, translucent rosy-pink blossoms with luminous white bases. Curiously, these delicate flowers appear out of the bare ground entirely on their own in the fall, with the large, lush green foliage following later in the spring. This longevity-tested heirloom variety naturalizes beautifully in lawns, woodland borders, and rock gardens while remaining entirely unbothered by deer and rodents.
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Package Count: 1 bulb per pack
The ‘The Giant’ (Colchicum) flower bulb is a spectacular, award-winning autumn crocus variety celebrated for producing massive, goblet-shaped blooms that emerge when most other plants are fading. A standout choice for late-season color, each premium bulb is exceptionally free-flowering, sending up 5 to 10 large, translucent rosy-pink blossoms with luminous white bases. Curiously, these delicate flowers appear out of the bare ground entirely on their own in the fall, with the large, lush green foliage following later in the spring. This longevity-tested heirloom variety naturalizes beautifully in lawns, woodland borders, and rock gardens while remaining entirely unbothered by deer and rodents. 

Plant Characteristics

  • Color: Translucent rosy-pink to mauve-pink petals centered with a crisp white base.
  • Bloom Type: Large, upright chalice-shaped or crocus-like single blossoms.
  • Height: One of the tallest varieties, growing up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall.
  • Fragrance: None.
  • Bloom Time: Autumn (typically September to October).
  • Hardiness: Zones 4 through 9.

Growing & Planting Guide

  • Timing: Plant bulbs in late summer (August to September) for immediate autumn blooms.
  • Depth: Plant 6 inches (15 cm) deep (always handle bulbs wearing gloves safely).
  • Spacing: Space bulbs 6 inches (15 cm) apart.
  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Soil: Deep, fertile, and well-drained soil.

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