{"product_id":"colchicum-cilicicum-purpureum-1-bulb","title":"Colchicum Cilicicum 'Purpureum' (1 bulb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit for reliability in the garden, \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eColchicum \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecilicicum 'Purpureum'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a cormous perennial that flowers in the autumn with open funnel-shaped, rosy purple flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long, narrow leaves will appear in spring, and will then die off the following summer, encouraging the flowers to bloom in the autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact 'Purpureum' bulb is perfect for naturalising to enjoy flowers year after year in wild gardens, rockeries and between shrubs. It can also be used in pots or window boxes to provide some offseason colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA member of the RHS Plants for Pollinators collection, this variety is perfect for attracting bees and other large pollinators into the garden.\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\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colchicum Cilicicum 'Purpureum'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb count per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Purple\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\u003e10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardy 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\u003e 15cm\/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\u003eA member of the RHS Plants for Pollinators collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylors Bulbs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082285232453,"sku":"1151604","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/a7282d4c-colchicum-cilicicum-purpureum-1-bulb.webp?v=1761657562","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/colchicum-cilicicum-purpureum-1-bulb","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}