Crocus - Saffron
Crocus - Saffron
SKU: 31519-60
Includes: 20 Bulbs
Ships Fast: 1–2 Business Days
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Planting Information
Planting Information
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Depth:3-4"
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Proximity:2-3"
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Planting Season:Fall
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Bloom Season:NOTE - Saffron Crocus flowers in autumn, rather than in spring like other Crocus
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Water Qty:Moderate
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Sunlight Quantity:Full Sun
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Zones:Zones 6-9
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Benefits:Late season warm climate crocus. Harvest saffron spice!
Description
Description
Stunning Purple Crocus Bulbs For Sale Online | Saffron
Crocus Sativus is positively ravishing with creamy lilac flowers featuring dark purple veining and red stamens that contrast beautifully against the glorious orange anthers. The blossoms are born amidst attractive grass-like foliage of slender, dark green leaves with a skinny central silver stripe.
Like many other Crocuses, it is perfect for naturalizing and looks spectacular in vast, sweeping masses. Alternatively, it can also be grown in pots or containers for an up-close look at the delicate blooms. The dried stamen of Crocus Sativus, or Saffron, is a deep red spice used to flavor various ethnic dishes. While this spice can be rather expensive, you can "harvest" your own in less than a minute and indulge in its gourmet gusto. Enjoy!
Easy to Grow Features:
- Zone: 6 - 9
- Height: 4 - 5 in.
- Spread: 2 - 3 in.
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Water: Moderate to low in dormancy
- Flowering Time: Autumn
- Flower Color: Rich lilac flowers with dark purple veining and red stamen
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Order Total |
US Domestic |
US Other |
Potted |
| $0.00 - $24.99 | $9.95 | $29.95 | Included in charge |
| $25.00 - $49.99 | $11.95 | $29.95 | Included in charge |
| $50.00 - $99.99 | $14.95 | $29.95 | Included in charge |
| $100.00 - $199.99 | $18.95 | $29.95 | Included in charge |
| $200.00 - $299.99 | $22.95 | $29.95 | Included in charge |
| $300.00 - $399.99 | $26.95 | $29.95 | Included in charge |
| $400.00 - $499.99 | $29.95 | $29.95 | Included in charge |
| $500.00 - $649.99 | $34.95 | $34.95 | Included in charge |
| $650.00 - $799.99 | $39.95 | $39.95 | Included in charge |
| $800.00 - $999.99 | $49.95 | $49.95 | Included in charge |
| $1000.00+ | $59.95 | $59.95 | Included in charge |
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These arrived in great shape last fall after I ordered. I was worried that I planted them too late. But all of them sprouted foliage last year a few weeks after planting. This year, the foliage is popping up and we got our first flower today! For reference, I probably planted them in November and the flowers are coming up in October. Zone 6 to 7.
I did put some metal mesh over the top of the bed to prevent the squirrels from getting in them. So far seems to be very effective because I think most of the bulbs are sprouting now, and the squirrels definitely love that area of the yard.
I live in a desert area in Idaho. We get no rain in the summer. I put these in an area where they get just a tiny bit of sprinkler irrigation water during the summer - only part of the bed gets hit with not much of a rotating sprinkler head. Literally a few splashes of water a day. I have read the bulbs will rot out if they are watered too frequently in the summer so I tried to avoid this. I was worried that they would be too dry because of our super hot summers. The ground was literally cracking in this area of the yard because of the dry heat. But it didn’t seem to kill the bulbs. Since the weather has been cooling down a little for the fall, I have been going out and hand watering occasionally. Seemed to work!
I’m so excited to learn to preserve my little saffron threads to use through the year!
The bulbs arrived on time and looked really good. I planted them within a couple days if arrival. I'd ordered 120 bulbs and 117 have come up, which I think is is really good.
I only gave 4 stars only because I don't see any flower buds yet. Waiting patiently for the flowers. If we get saffron from 117 flowers I'll be super impressed. No flowers yet...deep breath...can't wait :-)
While there were a few dead "bulbs", they did flower, and are ready for next year. Even though I did not get them in the ground till after first week in November.
The bulbs arrived looking like they were already growing. I immediately planted them and they quickly popped through the soil. This year they are only leaves. Next year they should produce Saffron. I rated them 4 stars because I have yet to harvest Saffron. I am pleased with my purchase so far.
Crocus are mixed in with Dill seeds that germinated after the crocus were planted.
excellent! already in the ground.
The bulbs were all beautiful. Unfortunately for me the squirrels also liked them. I tried to keep them out but the won.
I was expecting blooms to pop up with the leaves, but that's not how this crocus works. Considering how big the foliage is, I think they're going to look beautiful in the Fall.
All coming up, already 2” tall. Can’t wait to harvest
They have been planted... now time will tell.
Growing well. Can't wait til they bloom.
The bulbs were all healthy and sprouting and ready to be planted definitely a thumbs up and thank you!
They arrived in good condition and looked and felt healthy. I planted them immediately. They are all growing nicely. One even bloomed already.
Ordered a 60 pack of the saffron crocus bulbs so I might have some fresh saffron spice next fall. All 60 were in great viable shape and over half of those have already broken the surface. I couldn't be more pleased.
Healthy looking bulbs. Should do well.
I'll be rolling in the saffron soon. Bulbs were intact and undamaged.
Lovely bulbs delivered promptly. Hope they can winter in a big earthen pot. This is to foil the moles.
Beautiful bulbs and I’ve grown hundreds from this company before always the best quality and they are such beautiful flowers and saffron is such an amazing spice everyone should be growing!!
Bulbs are of good quality Not dried up. Will buy again from this company.
Nice, quality sized bulbs. I don’t recommend preordering though. I paid full price, waited weeks and weeks, and as soon as they became available to ship for fulfillment they were marked down 50%. Because I had ordered them more than 10 days earlier they wouldn’t do a price match, which was very disappointing.
Happy with the quality and amount of bulbs. Already springing up here.
These corms came in great shape with some already sprouting. Got them in the ground right away and it appears they all came up but no flowers this year. Can't wait until next fall to harvest some saffron.
Great bulbs. A little small but all germinated. Watch out for squirrels! Even with plastic bird netting they ate their way through and dug one up.
These were all coming up, until some critter decided to have a crocus buffet.
Make sure you protect them. Next time I will have them covered with a greenhouse cover in my raised beds.
It took longer to receive than I expected and when I called I felt like I was just run in circles. The product is worth the wait but customer service needs some help.
1/3/25 Most have shoots coming up which I thought the would bloom in early spring? Hard freeze coming 1/4/25. Hope they survive?
On time. Good instructions.
I purchased the saffron crocus bulbs planted the as soon as received them. They are all coming up beautifully
Well they came in great shape we got them 8n the ground we had more than 30 cause of daughter buds so we ended up with 40 instead of 30. I don't mind that at all. Now the waot till next fall.
Good quality. Results pending...
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