Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tree
Origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Southeastern Asia, China
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn, meadows, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Fuchsia, Rose
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Broad
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, Seedlings
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in summer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Slugs
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Toxic if not prepared properly
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Removes pimples
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Gout, Itching
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs, Flowers, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Colchicum autumnale
RADERMACHERA sinica
Common Name
Autumn Crocus, meadow saffron, naked lady
China Doll
In Hindi
शरद ऋतु का पौधा
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Zimmeresche
In French
colchique d'automne
china doll
In Spanish
cólquico
china doll
In Greek
φθινόπωρο κρόκος
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
In Portuguese
aftomn gema
china árvore boneca
In Polish
aftomn żółtka
China Doll drzewo
In Latin
aftomn vitellus
Sinis pupa ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Colchicum
Radermachera
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Colchiceae
Tecomeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Autumn Crocus and China Doll
Season and care of Autumn Crocus and China Doll is important to know. While considering everything about Autumn Crocus and China Doll Care, growing season is an essential factor. Autumn Crocus season is Spring and Fall and China Doll season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Autumn Crocus is Loam and for China Doll is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Autumn Crocus is Acidic, Neutral and for China Doll is Acidic, Neutral.
Autumn Crocus and China Doll Physical Information
Autumn Crocus and China Doll physical information is very important for comparison. Autumn Crocus height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm whereas China Doll height is 610.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Autumn Crocus and China Doll are as follows:
Autumn Crocus flower color: Fuchsia and Rose
Autumn Crocus leaf color: Green
China Doll flower color: White and Gold
- China Doll leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Autumn Crocus and China Doll
Care of Autumn Crocus and China Doll include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Autumn Crocus pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and China Doll pruning is done Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Autumn Crocus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Doll needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.