Wanted: Colchicums Have...

Hi there,
I'm in need of some Colchicum bulbs for a breeding experiment I'm doing this fall. Can someone help? I have lots of other bulbs to trade or perennials.

Thanks,
Richmond

what a coincidence!! I've just come into Dave's to offer Colchicums. these are very small bulbs, about the size of a small crocus bulb, but have flowers ready for this fall. I spent this morning digging up the parent bulbs and detaching the babies.

what do you have to offer?

Mark

I would like to buy some colchicum bulbs. Can I buy them now?

there is a small window for buying them in late summer when they are dormant and before the blooms grow

Colchicums are large bulbs like between a tangerine and a orange. Fall blooming crocus like Zonatus and Sativus are like crocus bulbs.

Which Colchicums do you have on offer Mark?

just C autumnale

Park Seed (US) has colchicums for sale in their Bulb catalogue and on their web site. They are fairly pricey -- a collection of 3 types, 1 each is $18.95

scandelous!! they should be only a few dollars each. we pay £2/$3 for them

Dorshaw, you have mail!

Mark, few US gardeners even know they exist, so they are not mass-produced here. Only a few companies offer them. Those of us who grow them know how quickly they multiply! I have 5 spares going begging now.

wow, gorgeous!