It is forming clusters of very heavily-chequered violet-rose flowers . This is one of the most intensely chequered Colchicums. Small blue-green leaves never becomes floppy. Recent genetic research indicates that this is an old horticultural hybrid between variegatum and autumnale, though it has long been accepted as a species. It remains an excellent, free-flowering, easy plant, making fabulous flowers and performing well in a variety of garden conditions. It is deservedly one of most popular Colchicums, but is one that has become increasingly scarce now.