Bulb planting at Kew
A drift of flowering bulbs
Colchicum speciosum
Autumn crocus
Also known as meadow saffron, the autumn crocus blooms
from August to October in shades of mauve and pale purple.
The crocus-like goblet-shaped flowers open after the
leaves have died down and are approximately 15 to 20cm
in height.
5,000
bulbs are planted on Holly Walk.
