A Spring Gem

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  1. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    In autumn 2020 I was lucky enough to get hold of one bulb of Colchicum raddeanum, a tiny, spring-flowering colchicum. We have the big, autumn blooming ones, but this one was new to me. I couldn't find info on how to care for it, so I put it in a border where I keep small things I'm not certain how to care for it until I can get some proper info on them. It seemed to like its new home and bloomed last spring. It's only 3-5 cm tall, but since it's so early it gets to shine on its own. I think it's delightful and hope it sets side bulbs and spreads out:

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  3. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    I’ve never seen that particular one, Droopy.
    I like them. I still have some white fall ones that you once gifted us.
     
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    Lovely Droopy :)
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Thanks, both. As I said, it's tiny, but I'll take anything that blooms this time of year. I've been told it's quite rare and hard to come by, so I'm pleased we got it.
     
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    Lovely flower Droopy
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Thanks, Logan.
     
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