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...
Phillip, These photos are extraordinary! You must tell me what your secrets to such wonderful shots are! Dear Husband is my photographer, but I am trying to learn more on my own. Thank you for sharing your beautiful garden!
ReplyDeletePretty pretty. I have only a peony tree. I must get some of these other beauties.
ReplyDeleteOMG!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful pictures! Your garden must be marvelous. The best regards.
Garden-Chair
Beautiful pictures Phillip! Spring seems to be going by oddly fast here too, in spite of the cool temperatures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers all around. Really jealous of the pomegranate blossom.
ReplyDeleteHi Phillip, It seems like this spring has lasted longer and the roses too. I'm retired though so I have time to stop and smell the roses, so to speak. Your garden and your photographs are lovely.
ReplyDeletePhillip, any recommendations for peonies for down south? I've been wanting to get one, but stymied on what to pick...
ReplyDeleteI'm with you Phillip, I hate to think of May coming to end. From here on out, I'll have to fight harder for my blooms because it will get hot and dry, and the bugs will arrive. May is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI noticed the same thing. Plants are blooming faster than I'm taking pictures. Your peonies are incredible! :o)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always Phillip! And your flower pictures are nice too:) You are right spring should liger for several more months!
ReplyDeleteLovely blooms!!!
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