I posted a photo on Instagram four days ago, of our clump of colchicums, remarking how these delicate flowers, which are one of the first signals of autumn in our garden, are so fleeting. No sooner do they appear than they get battered and devoured by slugs before you can grab your camera. Four days later, I’ve had plenty of time to grab the camera. They’re still standing strongly, with the colour deepening, and the flowers opening in the sunshine.
This is the best and longest display we’ve had yet, thanks to the kind weather we’ve had recently.
The slugs and snails will have to wait a bit longer for their banquet!
The Long Garden Path 