Have you ordered your autumn crocus to change location? Then you can easily plant the bulbous flowers on two dates. A positive side effect is the optional propagation by Kindel. Read this green guide about when and how to properly transplant autumn crocus.
When and how should you transplant autumn crocus?
Autumn crocuses should ideally be transplanted in summer or after the flowering period. Wearing gloves, carefully lift the tubers from the ground, cut off any dead leaves or wilted flowers and plant them 15-20 cm deep in fresh, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to partially shaded location.
When should you transplant autumn crocus?
The optimal time window for replanting autumn crocus opens twice a year. The informed choice of date takes into account the species-specific rhythm of growth. The name suggests it. Autumn crocuses showcase their beautiful, crocus-like flowers from August onwards. The leaves, on the other hand, sprout in spring, supply the tubers with energy reserves and are absorbed in summer. Colchicum autumnale can best cope with the stress of a change of locationduring the rest periods:
- Autumn crocus should ideally be transplanted in summer.
- Alternatively, move the bulbous flower after the flowering period.
How do I transplant autumn crocus correctly?
The correct approach, species-appropriate choice of location and protection from the very toxic ingredients are the focus if you want to transplant autumn crocuses correctly. The following quick guide explains the correct procedure:
- Put on gloves.
- Lift tubers out of the ground with a digging fork (€139.00 on Amazon).
- Cut off dead leaves or wilted flowers and dispose of them in household waste.
- Dig 15-20 cm deep planting pits in fresh, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shaded location at a distance of 20-30 cm.
- Plant autumn crocus tubers with the tip upwards.
Press the soil, water and then wash your hands thoroughly.
Can I transplant and propagate autumn crocus at the same time?
When it comes to autumn crocuses, transplanting and propagating go hand in hand. Mother tubers diligently formKindel with the aim of spreading across the board. These daughter tubers have their own roots and growth energy. After digging, you can separate the Kindel with gloved hands and plant it in a separate location.
Tip
Planting time controls the autumn crocus flowering time
The planting time for autumn crocus extends from July to September. Four to six weeks after planting, autumn crocuses are in full bloom. When the tubers are planted in the ground in July, Colchicum autumnale bridges the poor flowering period between the end of summer and the beginning of autumn with a blaze of color. Autumn crocuses planted in September open their flowers parallel to the autumn color of the trees.
