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...
This winter hasn't been particularly hard on the garden...yet. That holly is gorgeous. I have an Italian Arum but it doesn't have the varigated leaves. It isn't invasive here.
ReplyDeletei love the Arum
ReplyDeleteGreat winter foliage, Phillip. Happy New Year to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteThe holly is quite spectacular! Larry
ReplyDeletePhillip, how's your Winter Daphne doing? I lost one of mine. I need to call Petals and see if they have any.
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not the only gardener to appreciate O'spring.
ReplyDeleteMerry Late Christmas Phillip! We too are having a nearly summer like end of year and since my year 'begins' early February... yet everything is still alive now, I'm starting to wonder what to do. I mean...the hydrangeas still have all their leaves on them!
ReplyDeleteYour winter photos demonstrate how much attention you put into the design of your garden. How wonderful to have that beauty all year!
ReplyDeleteLove the color of those viburnum leaves!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays, Phillip. I love arum. I've killed it once but maybe I should try again.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get your O'Spring? I have not seen a variegated holly locally but would love one!
ReplyDeleteI like the rosemary!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I can't remember where I found the holly but I know that it was local. I'll see if I can find it in my gardening journal.
ReplyDeleteLove the color of that viburnum.
ReplyDeleteI just love all your winter foliage! That Viburnum is stunning...love that rich, sultry coloring!
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