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...
What a delight to see these lovely photos... I love your photography and your plants! Larry
ReplyDeleteAs always, I admire the photos of your blooms. Waiting for your posts on roses. I am a fan of your roses!
ReplyDeleteYour March blooms are wonderful..things will be blooming all over before you know it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful spring blooms Phillip. I see several I can't grow here. It is fun seeing them. A little frustrating too.
ReplyDeletelovely flowers Phillip. Your blog looks different. Did you change the banner? Where did you get your mulch?
ReplyDeleteNice! Our tulips have just started blooming. A frost got us last night though which may delay things.
ReplyDeleteSpring looks great in your garden. Those hellebores are wonderful. What are they?
ReplyDeleteLOVE the epimedium! I have one, not as far along here as yours is ... they're so sturdy and reliable yet so delicate and fragile-looking.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments everybody!
ReplyDeleteMMD, not exactly sure. They were from a hybrid collection mix.
Rebecca, I changed the Blogger template. Not sure if I'm happy with it. The mulch came from the landfill over by the Tower.
C.C., I am loving them too. I planted more varieties last year but I haven't seen blooms yet. They are very tough and very drought tolerant which is also a big plus.
ReplyDeleteChinese Paper Bush, that is a new one to me! To bad it is zone 7 or I know what my next purchase would be!
ReplyDeleteIf you have more photos of your I would LOVE to see them!
Piękne ciemierniki Phillipie .Moje już tez pokazały swoje kwiatki ,ale bardzo podobają mi się o kolorze bordo .Pozdrawiam Bogusia
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Thanks for sharing! Can't wait for it to warm up here. We're getting snow. :(
ReplyDeleteLovely post...especially fond of the Epimedium...what a wonderful, versatile plant!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Epimedium is yet another plant that's been on my to-get list (getting longer every day). It looks so dainty but I've read that it's very tough.
ReplyDeleteJust stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteMarch looks beautiful in your garden. Great photography, I enjoyed looking at your pictures.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the bright colors in your garden. I have blooms on my Alabama snow wreath you gave me. It is a lovely shrub and seems to like it's spot. Thanks for being the nice garden friend you are. Oh and I'm loving the Alabama Gardener magazine too!
ReplyDeleteMagazine worthy they are!
ReplyDeleteThe hellebore looks similar to one I have called Red Lady. My dwarf iris are blooming. The tall bearded one I planted at ECM should be in bloom by Monday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as always, Phillip - love the colors, especially the sweet Epidemium blossoms.
ReplyDeleteChanging the template sounds like a very spring thing to do!
Annie at the Transplantable Rose
Love the tulips!
ReplyDeleteGoodness Phillip, I envy you those double hellebores. I only have one double, and she's taking a long time to get going. This is her third year in the garden. Viburnum 'Mohawk' is a beauty too. Happy Spring. I've got so much to do. How about you?~~Dee
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