Colchicum coloratum ssp burchelii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Black Mustard Sow direct in early spring

Sow direct in early spring for mid to late summer blooming

The flowers are small and green

Loose clusters of blue to purple blooms are a feature of this 15cm annual

The legacy of Irmela Reichardt

They have a nice fruity flavour and good heat

Colchicum coloratum ssp burchelii - Indigenous South African Bulb - 10 Seeds Black Mustard Sow direct in early springColchicum is a genus of perennial flowering plants containing around 160 species which grow from bulb like corms. It is a member of the botanical family Colchicaceae, and is native to West Asia, Europe, parts of the Mediterranean coast, down the East African coast to South Africa and the Western Cape. In this genus, the ovary of the flower is underground. As a consequence, the styles are extremely long in proportion, often more than 10 cm. All species