Re: [SG] Colchicums; Autumn Crocus
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- Subject: Re: [SG] Colchicums; Autumn Crocus
- From: j* <j*@WARWICK.NET>
- Date: Tue, 1 Dec 1998 17:07:54 -0400
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> I've been reading about these of late and wondered if anybody
> out there in Zones 5/6 grows them. As I recall, they are rather
> expensive, at least the colchicums are; the few I have seen
> seem to come up one year, bloom for a few days, much of that
> time looking rather feeble, and then disappear forever. So my
> question is, are these bulbs to take seriously if you garden in
> the Midwest? Are they difficult to grow, as I suspect?
>
> Bobbi Diehl
Dunno about the midwest, Bobbi, but I grow them here in zone 5/6
(NJ) and they are absolutely carefree. Better than anything but
species tulips and crocus. As for cost .... compare the price
of a pacel of bulbs with the price of a few strands of saffron
in the store. :) Easy ROI.
Jaime
jknoble@warwick.net
NW NJ zone 6/5
"By doing just a little every day, I can gradually let the task
completely overwhelm me." Ashleigh Brilliant
