{"product_id":"autumn-crocus-the-giant-colchicum","title":"Colchicum 'The Giant' (1 bulb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Colchicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'The Giant' bulb \u003c\/strong\u003egrows cups of violet pink flowers with a white star-shaped centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flowers bloom before the leaves in autumn. This is the perfect plant for naturalising in open spaces such as unmown lawns or deliberate wildflower areas, but can also grow happily at the front of a border to create splashes of colour at lower levels, or in pots and containers. Add to autumn patios for a rush of colour before the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA member of the RHS Plants for Pollinators collection, this variety is also perfect for attracting bees and other large pollinators into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to leave any leaves once the flowers have died back - these need to die down naturally to help replenish the bulb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulb is best planted 8cm deep and around 15cm apart, in full sun or partial shade and will grow in a wide range of soils provided there is good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA member of the RHS Plants for Pollinators collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb count per pack: 1 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower colour: White, Purple, Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering months: September, October, November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowering height: 15cm\/6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Hardy in most places throughout the UK (-15 to -10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen to plant: July to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting depth: 8cm\/3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb spacing: 8cm\/3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil type: Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight: Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial Features: Pollinator friendly, Ideal for pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082259607877,"sku":"1057996","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/5257e9df-colchicum-the-giant-1-bulb.webp?v=1761657514","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/autumn-crocus-the-giant-colchicum","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}