{"product_id":"autumn-crocus-water-lily-colchicum","title":"Colchicum 'Waterlily' (1 bulb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for reliability in the garden, \u003cem style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eColchicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e 'Waterlily' \u003c\/b\u003eappears out of the soil as if by magic. No leaves, just a full petaled lilac-pink flower on a bare stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommonly known as 'Naked Ladies', these and other Autumn Crocuses pop up in September, October or November before their leaves which then stick around until mid-summer, long after the flowers have died back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eColchicum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Waterlily' bulbs are best for planting at the front of sun-trapped borders or left to naturalise in unmown grass or wildflower patches. Plant bulbs where they'll have a background of foliage, or put them on their own to make the sprouting colour really stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bulb is best planted 8cm deep and around 15cm apart from other bulbs, 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\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb count per pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering months:\u003c\/strong\u003e September, October, November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height: \u003c\/strong\u003e13cm\/5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in most places throughout the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e8cm\/3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb spacing: \u003c\/strong\u003e15cm\/6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features: \u003c\/strong\u003ePollinator friendly, ideal for pots\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082259706181,"sku":"1107528","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/f493b847-colchicum-waterlily-1-bulb.webp?v=1761657514","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/autumn-crocus-water-lily-colchicum","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}