Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Western China
Europe, Turkey, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum alpinum
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Fields, meadows, Rocky areas, Shaded sites, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Purple, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green, Orange Red
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Winter, Late Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Needs less watering, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single, Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Rash
Kidney Disease, Low blood pressure, Stomach pain, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa filipes
COLCHICUM
Common Name
Kiftsgate Rose
Colchicum
In Hindi
Kiftsgate Rose
colchicum
In German
Kiftsgate Rose
colchicum
In French
Kiftsgate Rose
colchique
In Spanish
Kiftsgate Rose
Colchicum
In Greek
Kiftsgate Rose
Colchicum
In Portuguese
Kiftsgate Rose
Colchicum
In Polish
Kiftsgate Rose
Colchicum
In Latin
Kiftsgate Rose
Colchicum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Wurmbaeiodeae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Colchicum
Season and care of Kiftsgate Rose and Colchicum is important to know. While considering everything about Kiftsgate Rose and Colchicum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kiftsgate Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Colchicum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Loam, Sand and for Colchicum is Loam while the PH of soil for Kiftsgate Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Colchicum is Acidic, Neutral.
Kiftsgate Rose and Colchicum Physical Information
Kiftsgate Rose and Colchicum physical information is very important for comparison. Kiftsgate Rose height is 250.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Colchicum height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Kiftsgate Rose and Colchicum are as follows:
Kiftsgate Rose flower color: White
Kiftsgate Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Colchicum flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Violet
- Colchicum leaf color: Green
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Colchicum
Care of Kiftsgate Rose and Colchicum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kiftsgate Rose pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Colchicum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Kiftsgate Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Colchicum needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.
