Meadow saffron (Colchicum autumnale), also known as Autumn crocus even though it’s not actually a crocus, is currently providing visitors to Roath Park Lake with a magnificent display of colour.
As well as the grassy area near Roath Lake, these gorgeous plants bloom annually in Cardiff’s Bute Park. I’ve blogged about them before, and provided more information, back in 2016 (The Naked Ladies of Roath and Bute, 9 September).
earthstar 
Wow – I’ve never seen anything like those lovelies.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’d forgotten they grew along the lakeside so it was a lovely surprise to see them that day.
Thanks! I think they can be grown in gardens. 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are very beautiful flowers and very striking at this time of year. I remember seeing them growing wild in the Auvergne region of France and have loved them ever since. There is also a poem “Les colchiques” about the flowers by the poet Apollinaire.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thanks, Philip. I’m off to google that poem. 🙂
LikeLike