Just when you thought the show was over, the fall flowering bulbs start to bloom. Sometimes they will grow early with just leaves, then the flower appears in the fall. Fall brings the colchicum (also called autumn crocus), Holland iris, and cyclamen.
Flowering in Fall:
| Variety | Colour | Bloom size | Height | Planting Depth/ Spacing | Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLCHICUM | Pink, apricot, peach, rose, salmon | 4”-5” | 14”- 18” | Concave side up just below the surface 6”-12” apart | In this genus the ovary of the flower is underground. |
| HOLLANT IRIS | Purple, violet, white, white/ pink, | 3”-4” | na | Concave side up just below the surface 6”-12” apart | Bright non-fading colors Plant in partial to full shade. |
| CYCLAMEN | Pink, voilet, purple, light blue, white floweryellow/red, apricot | 3.5” | na | Concave side up just below the surface 6”-12” apart | Grow from tubers and are valued for their flowers with upswept petals and variably patterned leaves. |
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