Meadow saffron ‘The Giant’ (Colchicum ‘The Giant’)

Meadow saffron ‘The Giant’ (Colchicum ‘The Giant’) is a bulbous (or similar) plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as meadow saffron ‘The Giant’.

This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: meadow saffron ‘The Giant’
Scientific name: Colchicum ‘The Giant’
Plant type: Bulbs
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Informal Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance, Wall-side Borders
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Meadow saffron ‘The Giant’ (Colchicum ‘The Giant’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Meadow saffron ‘The Giant’ (Colchicum ‘The Giant’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons