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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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May roses

"Rambling Rector" on pergola
"Sea Foam" and "Blaze" roses along with honeysuckle
 
"American Beauty"


"Gartendirektor Otto Linne" (hedge) and "Tausendschon" on back of fence.

 
"Veilchenblau"

 
"Veilchenblau"



Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
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  1. Lisa at GreenbowMay 12, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    When I see a spectacle like this I feel a deep seated case of Rose envy. Heavenly.

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  2. LarryMay 12, 2015 at 1:29 PM

    Glorious!!

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  3. KrissuMay 12, 2015 at 11:21 PM

    So beautiful! :)

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  4. FlowerLady LorraineMay 13, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Beautiful! These photos make me want to have arbors filled with wonderful roses.

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  5. debsgardenMay 14, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    Wonderful! There is nothing like a swath of roses to create a mood of romanticism. I once planted Rambling Rector, hoping it would climb a nearby tree and create such a spell. Didn't happen; it neither bloomed or climbed, and eventually I removed it. Sigh. Yours is perfect!

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  6. NicMay 15, 2015 at 5:21 AM

    Wonderful! And the rest of the garden looks just picture-perfect as well!

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  7. The Graceful GardenerMay 15, 2015 at 6:17 PM

    Absolutely beautiful. Love your Veilchenblau; mine is still in its infancy stage :).

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  8. The Graceful GardenerMay 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM

    Beautiful!
    Love your Veilchenblau! Mine is still in its infancy stage. :)

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  9. Tatyana@MySecretGardenMay 21, 2015 at 8:49 AM

    I know I've said it many times, but here it is again - your garden is gorgeous! And, the roses are charming!

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  10. SwimrayMay 22, 2015 at 6:22 PM

    I really enjoyed the violet lavender colors, if that is their real color. They look that way on my computer screen. I want even though I don't grow roses.
    Ray

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  11. The Graceful GardenerMay 23, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Beautiful!

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  12. The Graceful GardenerMay 23, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Beautiful!

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