Hungarian Meadow Saffron Plant Care
Colchicum hungaricum Janka
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Colchicum hungaricum, commonly known as the Hungarian crocus, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Colchicum. It is distinguished by its white to pinkish-lilac flowers that emerge in very early spring.
Full sun to partial shade
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How do you care for Hungarian Meadow Saffron?
Hungarian Meadow Saffron grows best in full sun to partial shade. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
What Is the Hungarian Meadow Saffron?
Hungarian Meadow Saffron (Colchicum hungaricum) belongs to the Colchicaceae family within the Colchicum genus.
Hungarian Meadow Saffron displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Hungarian Meadow Saffron produces showy, cup-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.
What Light Does the Hungarian Meadow Saffron Need?
Hungarian Meadow Saffron thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Hungarian Meadow Saffron?
Well-draining, sandy loam soil with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Hungarian Meadow Saffron to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Hungarian Meadow Saffron?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Hungarian Meadow Saffron?
Hungarian Meadow Saffron can be propagated through division of offsets, seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to autumn crocus plant care, which shares the same genus.
Is the Hungarian Meadow Saffron Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Hungarian Meadow Saffron?
Hungarian Meadow Saffron is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Hungarian Meadow Saffron is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Colchicum genus — compare its care with other Colchicum species on PlantoScan.
Colchicum is part of the Colchicaceae plant family — browse all Colchicaceae genera and species.
Hungarian Meadow Saffron thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
More Colchicum Species
Other Colchicum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:
Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Colchicum hungaricum Janka, family Colchicaceae (first published in Term. Füz. 10: 75 (1886)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Hungarian Meadow Saffron is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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