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Crocus Sativus (Saffron Crocus)

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Harvest health and happiness
Grow your own saffron
These flowers will come back year after year

1 pack - 25 corm(s)	$16.99	$0.68 each
3 pack - 75 corm(s)	$45.87	$0.61 each	10% Saving
5 pack - 125 corm(s)	$72.21	$0.58 each	15% Saving

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Blooms in Fall
Height 10-15 cm ((4-6 in/po))
Planting Depth 8 cm ((3 in/po))
Hardiness Zone Hardiness Zone (3-7)-Half-Hardiness Zone (8-10)
Light Requirements Full sun to partial shade
Bulb size 7/8 cm
Spacing 8-10 cm ((3-4 in/po))
Origin Holland
Watering Moderate
Usage Container Garden
Plant Characteristics Pollinator Friendly
Winterization Yes

About Crocus Sativus (Saffron Crocus)

Crocus sativus ‘Assorted’ is a captivating variety of the saffron crocus, prized for its early spring blooms and vibrant color display. Typically grown from corms, this assortment features a mix of purple-hued flowers with delicate, goblet-shaped petals that bring a cheerful splash to gardens, rockeries, or containers. Beyond their ornamental appeal, Crocus sativus flowers are also the source of saffron spice, though the ‘assorted’ types are primarily cultivated for decorative purposes. These hardy, low-maintenance plants thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, making them an ideal choice for gardeners looking to welcome spring with a burst of color.

How to Grow Crocus Sativus

Planting Crocus Sativus

Plant these bulbs in late summer.
Plant them with the pointy end up in a sunny to semi-shaded area about 8 cm (3 in) deep and 8 to 10 cm (3 to 4 in) apart.
If you have trouble with gophers or squirrels eating your bulbs, try sprinkling red pepper in the holes, covering the bulbs with chicken- wire, surrounding bulbs with sharp shards of gravel or other substance, or planting rodent- repelling bulbs like Fritillaria nearby.
These bulbs do best in well-drained soil.

Growing Crocus Sativus

These bulbs look good planted in groups at the base of trees or in wooded areas.
Plant in groups of ten or more bulbs which then appear more natural.
Also look great when planted at the front of borders or rock gardens.

Crocus Sativus Care

If the growing conditions are good the saffron crocus will produce two flowers per bulb in the first fall after planting.
Harvest the flowers in the morning when they are barely open. Remove the three red filaments from the pistil (stigmas).
Once the saffron have been harvested they must dry in order to preserve them. Dry the pistils in the oven, with the door open, for 10 to 20 minutes at 50 ̊C (120 ̊F).
It is recommended to let the saffron rest in a small airtight jar for a month before consumption.

Winterizing Crocus Sativus

These bulbs are great for naturalizing and almost require no care.
If you grow them in a cold area, it is advisable to cover the roots of the plant with bark chippings, to protect them from winter frosts.

Holland

Holland is where the garden party never stops! Renowned for its rich horticultural tradition and expertise, Holland is a flower-power paradise. Synonymous with vibrant blooms and top-tier bulbs, 80% of the world’s bulb cultivation has roots in Holland. Before our bulbs set sail on their global adventure, we conduct meticulous checks for size and disease. So, gear up to cultivate Dutch flower charm in your own garden!

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