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Plant Identification => Plant Identification Questions and Answers => Topic started by: wooden shoe on January 13, 2010, 08:49:25 PM

Title: unknown Colchicum
Post by: wooden shoe on January 13, 2010, 08:49:25 PM

2 years ago I bought a package of Colchicum from a Dutch trader, as several unnamed types. The type Pk are from an old Dutch garden.
Would anybody know what they are? Sure most them are cultivars, but there might be some species between them. Any of the names that I have given them are just what I thought what they looked like. Unfortunately I don't have more information about it.

Thanks,
Rob

Title: Re: unknown Colchicum
Post by: Lesley Cox on January 13, 2010, 09:25:28 PM

There are many Colchicum growers who can help you more reliably than I so I won't try to name any except perhaps the double pink could be 'Waterlily.'

What amazes me though is the great variety you received in this packet of un-named forms. Usually such a packet would contain two or at most three different forms, of the commonest varieties. These are a great "starter" pack for someone wanting to grow colchicums. :D

Title: Re: unknown Colchicum
Post by: wooden shoe on January 18, 2010, 07:06:12 PM

Thank you Lesley,
I suppose it is 'Waterlily'. At least that's one identified.
Rob

Title: Re: unknown Colchicum
Post by: wooden shoe on February 24, 2010, 10:10:48 PM

Maybe I have solved one myself. Would the 'type PK' perhaps be Colchicum bornmuelleri?
Any Colchicum experts who could help me out?

Thanks,
Rob