Crocus Sativus (Saffron Crocus)
Delivery: From end August
Commonly known as the Saffron Crocus, the three red stigmas inside this autumn flowering flower are, in value, the gold equivalent of the plant world. Crocus Sativus should be planted on receipt in September and early October. They will bloom in six to 10 weeks and, if you're lucky with dry weather, you can harvest the stigmas early in the morning and dry for a delicious addition to many recipes. Bulb size 8/+ cm
Bulb Size | 8+ cm |
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Planting position | Front |
Colour | Lilac, Purple |
Month of Blooming | October, November |
Planting Time | Autumn, Winter |
Height | 10 cm |
Special Features | Bee and Pollinator Friendly, Naturalising |
Garden Position | Sun |
Type of Soil | Moderately Fertile, Well Drained |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Delivery | From end August |
Suitable for Pots | Yes |
Scented | No |
Planting Depth | 10cm |
Planting density (per m2) | 100-150 |