Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Fruit
Types
boissieri , cupanii , hungaricum , kesselringii
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering
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
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Dry root rot, Pest Free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Whiteflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous to grazing animals
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Mixed Border, small hedge
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti rheumatic, cathartic
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COLCHICUM 'Lilac Wonder'
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Hybrid Autumn Crocus, Hybrid Meadow Saffron
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In Hindi
meadow saffron
आड़ू
In German
Herbstzeitlose
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Colchique d'automne
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Estado de conservación
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
meadow saffron
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Colchicum autumnale
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Colchicum autumnale
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
autumnale
Hardy Red
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Meadow Saffron and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Meadow Saffron and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Saffron and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Saffron season is Spring and Fall and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Meadow Saffron is Loam and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Meadow Saffron is Acidic, Neutral and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Meadow Saffron and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Meadow Saffron and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Saffron height is 12.70 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Meadow Saffron and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Meadow Saffron flower color: Purple and Violet
Meadow Saffron leaf color: Green
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Meadow Saffron and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Meadow Saffron and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Saffron pruning is done and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Meadow Saffron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.