Naked ladies
Common Name: Naked ladies
Genus: Colchicum
Species: agrippinum
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Acidic, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 10cm
Spread: 8cm
Time to divide plants: June to August
Colchicum agrippinum is a popular autumn-flowering bulb, with patterned purplish-pink funnel-shaped flowers. These are produced in autumn before the foliage appears in spring, giving it the unusual common name of naked ladies. It's best grown in a sunny spot in well-drained soil that doesn't get too dry. Plant 10cm (4in) deep in summer or early autumn.
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