Crocus - Saffron

Imagine stepping into your autumn garden to find delicate, cup-shaped purple blossoms unfurling just as the rest of the landscape slows down. Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) is more than just a fleeting beauty; it is the very source of the world's most treasured spice. Growing a petite three to four inches tall, these sun-loving corms fit wonderfully into borders, rock gardens, or sunny patches beneath deciduous trees.

You might wonder how to tuck them into your soil successfully. Plant the corms three inches deep in well-drained soil during late summer, giving them plenty of autumn sunshine. Mixing Bone Meal into the planting hole builds a strong root system, while a light layer of Watters Premium Mulch insulates the ground against early chills. Feed with All Purpose Plant Food in early spring to encourage vigorous foliage production. Best of all, rabbits and deer tend to bypass these resilient little corms, letting you harvest your own precious saffron threads in peace.

Bulb 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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