Garden Plants

Colchicum Bulbs

$9.00; ~~$14.00~~; $9.00; (-36%)
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Goblet-shaped lavender-pink flowers erupt from bare ground on leafless stems in early fall, a genuine surprise in the September garden.

Pack: Pack of 10 Pack of 10 Pack of 25

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Garden Plants

Colchicum Bulbs

~~$14.00~~ $9.00

Pack: Pack of 10 Pack of 10 Pack of 25

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Description

Colchicum corms bloom within weeks of arrival on naked stems, with the broad strappy foliage following in spring and dying away by early summer. Two honest cautions: this plant contains colchicine and is severely toxic to people and pets, so every part of it, corm included, must be kept well out of reach; and it requires a hot dry summer dormancy that Alabama simply does not provide, so corms frequently rot in our warm wet soil. We recommend it as a trial only, sited on a raised, fast-draining bank or in a container that can be kept dry through summer. Shipped in a Pack of 10, well-rooted from our Lineville, Alabama nursery.

Specifications

Mature size: 6-8 in tall in bloom
Grows best: Outdoors - Zones 4-8 (marginal and short-lived in 8a)
Pet safety: Toxic to pets if ingested - keep out of reach
Sourcing: Nursery-grown by Wade Greens; ships healthy from our Lineville, Alabama nursery to the lower 48 states.

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun to light shade
Water: Keep dry through summer dormancy
Soil: Very sharply drained, lean soil on a slope or raised bed - never heavy wet clay.
Feeding: Feed lightly with bulb fertilizer in spring while the leaves are active, never during dormancy.

Questions & Answers

How big does it get?
6-8 in tall in bloom

How much light does it need?
Full sun to light shade

Is it safe for pets?
Toxic to pets if ingested - keep out of reach

How is it shipped?
Packed to arrive healthy and shipped from our Alabama nursery to the lower 48 states.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping Policy Everything at Wade Greens is grown and packed by hand at our farm and nursery in Lineville, Alabama. How an order travels depends on what's in it.

Where we ship Plants, trees, bulbs, and merchandise ship anywhere in the lower 48 United States — houseplants, succulents, garden plants, saplings, flower bulbs, and apparel. We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, P.O. boxes, or international addresses.
Fresh produce, microgreens, and cut flowers are available for local delivery and pickup in Alabama only. Because these items are perishable and picked at peak freshness, we do not ship them outside Alabama. You'll find our fresh items at local farmers markets and through local delivery and farm pickup.

Processing & handling
Orders are prepared fresh, so please allow 1–3 business days for us to pack and dispatch. Live plants and perishable items ship early in the week whenever possible to avoid sitting in transit over a weekend. You'll receive tracking by email as soon as your order is on its way.

Live plants & perishable items
Our plants are living things and are packed with care to travel safely. Minor leaf drop or a little travel stress is normal and typically resolves within a week or two of settling in. If a plant arrives damaged, email us within 48 hours of delivery with a photo and we'll make it right. Fresh produce, microgreens, and cut flowers are best enjoyed soon after delivery or pickup — please refrigerate on arrival.

Local delivery & pickup
Local Alabama customers can choose delivery or farm pickup at checkout on eligible items. We'll reach out to coordinate a time. Pickup is at our Lineville, Alabama farm.

Questions
Email support@wadegreens.com and we'll help however we can.