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Planting Autumn Crocus (Colchicum)

I don't believe I have ever grown autumn crocus ( colchicum - I love to say that word) -  although we did inherit one when we moved into this house. I moved it, and apparently it did not like that because I never saw it again. I have always wanted to grow it, but I always think about it at the wrong time of year. Plus, I never see it at nurseries (not even at Yard N' Garden Land). When a friend offered me some, I said YES. She gave me one special one called "Waterlily" and several that I guess we would call the  "average one".  'Waterlily' The question then was where on earth would I would plant them. I read that they are nice in grassy areas so I then decided to plant them along the grassy pathway in front. (This pathway is about to become a gravel pathway as I am refusing to water it daily. Michael wins this battle and gets to do the "told you so" dance .) I decided to tuck the primo one at the corner of the path next to this pot. Diggin...
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August bloom day

August in Alabama is usually not fit for man nor beast but this past week has actually been cooler and the humidity is down. This is my last week off before heading back to work next week and I've got a lot done in the garden this week. Here is what is blooming in the garden -

Double Rose of Sharon



We got a little rain on Tuesday and the Rain Lilies burst into bloom





PeeGee Hydrangea



Pineapple Lily



Rudbeckia loves the August heat. I just bought some more plants this week -



Obidient Plant



The rest of the blooms this month come from container plants -

Coleus



Crown of Thorns



Fan Flower



Ornamental Pepper



Be sure to visit Carol's May Dreams blog to get links to other gardeners blooms this month!
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  1. CurmudgeonAugust 16, 2008 at 8:13 AM

    I keep waiting and watching for my pineapple lily to bloom but so far there is not even a hint of blooming. Enjoyed your GBBD post.
    --Curmudgeon

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  2. AnonymousAugust 16, 2008 at 11:30 AM

    Lovely flowers, as usual. The Rose of Sharon is so pretty. Such a great color.

    Jan
    Always Growing

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  3. Mr. McGregor's DaughterAugust 16, 2008 at 12:03 PM

    I just love those little Rain Lilies. I wish they were hardy here. Your last container is great with the Greek key design. Oh, and the plant in it is pretty nice too. :^)

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  4. LesAugust 16, 2008 at 5:41 PM

    We have been enjoying some of that Canadian air as well. It has been unusually nice for August. Myself and Cosmo also did the Crown of Thorns. Great minds.....

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  5. CosmoAugust 16, 2008 at 7:35 PM

    Oh, yeah, it's been a gardening week--absolutely lovely weather. And I love to see your Crown of Thorns! Do you know the Latin name of the fan flower? I was sure I did, but I can't find it in any of my books (something starting with s-c-a . . ?)--my hummingbirds love it, but I can't count on my grocery stores to stock it in their hanging baskets every year.

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  6. Phillip OliverAugust 16, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    Cosmo, the Latin name for fan flower is Scaevola saligna. You can't beat it for summer long blooms. I'm not noticed any hummingbirds around mine but I'm sure there are there when I'm not looking.

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  7. CosmoAugust 17, 2008 at 3:33 AM

    Hi, Phillip, thanks. I have it in a hanging basket outside the front window, and the hummers check it out a couple of times a day. Have a great week.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 17, 2008 at 4:48 AM

    Hi Phillip, I'm glad your heat and humidity is down too. Our weather has been very September like. We even got some rain. Speaking of, I really like your rain lilies. Happy Bloom Day.~~Dee

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  9. SkeeterAugust 18, 2008 at 8:56 AM

    The Pineapple Lily is interesting.

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  10. Annie in AustinAugust 18, 2008 at 2:43 PM

    My neighborhood is still dry but some parts of Austin had rain - you may be having a rough summer too, but it sure doesn't show in your photos, Phillip!

    The yellow rainlily is especially nice. Are the Naked Ladies done flowering for this year?

    Annie at the Transplantable Rose

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  11. Carol MichelAugust 18, 2008 at 7:13 PM

    It took me a few days to get here to see your blooms but it was worth the wait. As always, you have some great flowers in your garden.

    You asked me about the Hydrangea 'Tardiva', if it is in sun or shade. It's on the west side of my house, so it gets afternoon sun. However, looking at them this evening, I noticed that one is blooming nicely, the other not so much. I'm not sure the difference, they are about 15 feet apart, but both on the westside. So, I'd say they do benefit from some sun to bloom well.

    Carol, May Dreams Gardens

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