An imperial purple form of the in Turkey, Syria and Lebanon common species C. cilicicum. The fragrant flowers are decorated with fine grey-white veins on the outside of the petals. Has few soil requirements and tolerates full sun. AGM in 2018 following the three-year test in which over 120 samples of supplied Colchicum were planted at Hyde Hall, Sussex, a garden of the R.H.S.
Data sheet
Preferred Placement
Color
purple
Bulb size
22/+
Bulb Spacing
15
Planting Depth
15
Height in cm.
20-25
Flowering time in the months
9-10
Milieukeur Kweker
MPS 910812 A+
. Available to order from July 2025
An imperial purple form of the in Turkey, Syria and Lebanon common species C. cilicicum. The fragrant flowers are decorated with fine grey-white veins on the outside of the petals. Has few soil requirements and tolerates full sun. AGM in 2018 following the three-year test in which over 120 samples of supplied Colchicum were planted at Hyde Hall, Sussex, a garden of the R.H.S.