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• Other Features: All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; contact with the skin may cause irritation
• Garden Care: Wear gloves to plant bulbs in naturalistic drifts 15cm (6in) deep in July or autumn

Dramatic double pink flowers reminiscent of waterlilies in September and October. Followed by large leaves retained until mid-summer. These autumn-flowering bulbs are perfect for naturalising in grass under a semi-mature specimen tree. Always wear gloves when working with Colchicum since all parts of the plant are poisonous and a potential skin irritant.