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...
Thanks for posting photos of your garden visits. Growing tetrapanax in a pot is an intriguing idea!
ReplyDeleteI know, I was intrigued with that too. I've always wanted one but was afraid to put it in the ground.
DeleteMore lovely gardens. I'm in love with the stone bench in the 6th photo.
ReplyDeleteSo did I Kris! I believe the garden owner made that himself.
DeleteWynton and Pajunas was one of my favorite gardens of the Study Weekend. Interesting to see spaces where people are experimenting with styles and combinations before using them in their client's gardens.
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