Van Dycks

Varieties

Chincherinchee

See Ornithogalum umbellatum

Chinese Lantern Lily

See Sandersonia aurantiaca

Chinese Sacred Lilies

See Narcissus

Chionodoxa

(Glory of the Snow) In early fall, plant bulbs 2" deep and 2" apart in humus-rich soil in semi-shade. Recommended for rock gardens. Naturalize well. Grows 4-8" tall. Blooms February- March. Hardy in zones 3-8.

Chlidanthus fragrans

(Perfumed Fairy Lily) Grow in well-drained, sandy garden soil in full sun. In early spring, plant bulbs 3" deep and 6-8" apart. Keep wellwatered throughout the growing season. Allow to dry out as bulb goes dormant. In cold areas, dig bulbs and store indoors for the winter. Grows 10" tall, blooms in July. Hardy in zones 8–11. Indoor Culture: Chlidanthus makes a good potted plant. Plant 1 bulb per 6" pot, with the tip of the bulb barely exposed above the soil.

Climbing Lily

See Gloriosa superba 'Rothschildiana'

Cobra Lily

See Arisaema candidissimum (Cobra Lily)

Colchicum

(Autumn Crocus) Important–Plant Immediately. Open carton and plant as soon as you get the bulbs or they may bloom in the carton. Plant in August or September in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Plant 4" deep and 6" apart. Flowers appear soon after planting. Foliage will develop in spring but will wither by early summer. Grow 4-6" tall. Hardy in Zones 4-9.

Colocasia

(Elephant Ears) Cultural instructions are the same as Caladium but bulbs must be planted 6" deep. Excellent tub plant. Some colocasia are supplied in pots. Grows 3-5' tall. Hardy in zones 9-10.

Corn Lily

See Ixia