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Crocus (Saffron) Sativus 30 Bulbs
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Crocus sativus, commonly known as Saffron Crocus, is a hardy bulb that offers both culinary and ornamental delights to garden enthusiasts. This exquisite plant produces the coveted saffron spice, extracted from its orange-red stigma, which is more valuable by weight than gold. Beyond its culinary prowess, Saffron Crocus graces your garden with a stunning autumn display of rich purple blooms. With its compact size and adaptability, it's an ideal choice for rockeries, borders, and planting beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, adding a touch of opulence to your outdoor space.
- , Planting period: Autumn,
Features and benefits
- Saffron Crocus provides the opportunity to cultivate one of the world's most prized and expensive spices right in your garden, allowing you to harvest your saffron threads for culinary creations
- Enjoy a captivating autumn spectacle as this plant bursts into rich purple blooms, brightening your garden just when the weather begins to cool down
- Perfect for rockeries, borders, and planting beneath deciduous trees and shrubs, Saffron Crocus offers versatility in garden design, allowing you to create eye-catching displays.
- With a height of up to 15cm (6in) and a spread of up to 5cm (2in), this plant is well-suited for smaller spaces, including patio pots, making it accessible to gardeners with limited room.
- Thriving in full sun, Saffron Crocus is easy to incorporate into various garden settings, ensuring it receives the light it needs to flourish.
- The orange-red stigma is used to flavor many dishes, particularly rice-based recipes, bringing its distinctive yellow color to your plate
- As a hardy bulb, Crocus sativus is known for its durability and longevity, requiring minimal maintenance and offering years of enjoyment in your garden
Specifications
Pack quantity | 30 |
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Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
Colour group | Purple |
Eventual growth height | 150mm |
Eventual growth spread | 50mm |
Hardiness | H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C) |
Planting period | Autumn |
Product code | 5057554157983 |