Colchicum speciosum is one of the best species and is the parent of many of the garden cultivars, like 'Lilac Wonder' & 'Violet Queen'. ...Read More It is easy to grow in good garden soil here in St John's Newfoundland and increases well. I lift and re-plant every two or three years. As with all colchicums, it has large leaves in spring and early summer which must be allowed to die down naturally if you want more flowers in the autumn.
The true species has untesselated, reddish purple petals with a contrasting white centre in most cases and yellow anthers. Some of the pictures on this page are probably of garden hybrids since they do not all show these characteristics.
Colchicum speciosum is one of the best species and is the parent of many of the garden cultivars, like 'Lilac Wonder' & 'Violet Queen'. ...Read More