{"title":"Colchicum","description":"\u003cp\u003eColchicum, also known as Autumn Crocus, adds vibrant colour to the garden when most plants begin to fade. These perennials produce large, goblet-shaped flowers in pink, purple, and white, emerging directly from the ground without foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves appear in spring, long after the flowers disappear. These hardy bulbs thrive in well-drained soil and full sun to part shade. They need minimal care, making them perfect for naturalising in garden beds, borders, or rockeries. As a novelty, Colchicum can even flower indoors without soil or water, but plant it immediately after flowering for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir long-lasting blooms also make them a beautiful addition to cut flower arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the Colchicum collection at Garden Express Australia and enjoy these spectacular autumn-flowering bulbs in your garden!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"colchicum-bornmeulleri","title":"Colchicum Bornmeulleri","description":"\u003cp\u003eBringing a touch of autumn magic to the garden, the elegant Colchicum bornmuelleri begins flowering when most gardens are winding down. This rare and beautiful variety produces clusters of silky, goblet-shaped blooms in soft lavender-pink tones, each catching the light like little jewels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA stunning and reliable bulb, plant the corms in late summer and enjoy an effortless display as they burst into bloom in autumn without foliage, creating an enchanting surprise before winter arrives. Come spring, lush green leaves appear, feeding the bulb for another season of performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardy, dependable, and wonderfully unique, Colchicum bornmuelleri is perfect for garden beds, naturalised grassy areas, rockeries, or anywhere you want a splash of colour at a time of year when it’s most appreciated. A true collector’s treasure and a conversation starter for any garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for pots and containers, Colchicum prefers a full sun to partly shaded position and does not usually require any supplementary watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAUTION Harmful if eaten\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828608164024,"sku":"PKCOLBOR","price":18.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/colchicum-pkcolbor-bornmeulleri-5.jpg?v=1785382743"},{"product_id":"colchicum-byzantinum","title":"Colchicum Byzantinum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Autumn Crocus or Meadow Saffron, Colchicum byzantinum is a beautiful Autumn flowering bulb. Dormant through Summer and then bursting into color in Autumn, these easy to grow bulbs show off masses of lilac rose flowers followed by attractive glossy green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasily naturalised, Colchicum will bloom year after year with a minimum of fuss, with clumps getting bigger with age. The leaves appear in late Winter\/ Spring, long after the flowers disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColchicum can be grown as a novelty type of plant as they will happily flower inside on a plate with no soil or water. For the sake of the bulb however, they must be planted immediately after flowering so it can go through the life cycle in the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for pots and containers, Colchicum prefers a full sun to partly shaded position and does not usually require any supplementary watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCAUTION Harmful if eaten\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828608229560,"sku":"PKCOLBYZ","price":12.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/colchicum-pkcolbyz-byzantinum-2.jpg?v=1785382744"},{"product_id":"colchicum-cilicicum","title":"Colchicum Cilicicum","description":"\u003cp\u003eShowing off deep rose\/lilac flowers in late Spring into Autumn, Colchicum cilicicum features large honey fragranced star shaped flowers on short stems. Also known as Autumn Crocus, these easy to grow bulbs are dormant through Summer before bursting into vibrant color as the weather changes and cools into Autumn. A beautiful bulb to allow to naturalise under a tree or along a garden path, each bulb can produce up to 30 flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasily naturalised, Colchicum will bloom year after year with a minimum of fuss, with clumps getting bigger with age. The leaves appear in late Winter\/ Spring, long after the flowers disappear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColchicum can be grown as a novelty type of plant as they will happily flower inside on a plate with no soil or water. 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