Grow Your Own Saffron with Crocus Sativus Bulbs

Enjoy the beauty and culinary benefits of growing your own saffron with these premium Crocus Sativus bulbs. These fall-flowering crocuses produce stunning, rich lilac flowers with distinctive purple veins, adding a touch of elegance to your garden in October and November. The most prized feature is their long, deep-red stigmas, which you can harvest to create your own saffron spice.

These bulbs are easy to grow and will provide plenty of blooms in their first year. They can remain in the ground for up to six consecutive years, with the best saffron harvest typically occurring in the second year after planting. Our bulbs are the largest available, measuring 9/10 cm, ensuring robust growth and abundant flowering.

Benefits of Growing Saffron Crocus:

• Grow Your Own Spice: Harvest your own saffron, one of the world’s most expensive spices.
• Beautiful Fall Blooms: Enjoy the vibrant lilac flowers that add color to your garden in autumn.
• Easy to Grow: These bulbs are deer-resistant and naturalize readily in well-draining soil.
• Long-Lasting: Bulbs can remain in the ground for up to six years, providing years of enjoyment.
• Large Bulbs: Our 9/10 cm bulbs ensure strong growth and abundant flowering.

Plant these bulbs in garden borders, along paths, or in woodland areas for a spectacular display. They are also suitable for planting in lawns, but mowing should be delayed until the foliage dies back naturally. They thrive in well-draining soil and full to partial sunlight. Protect newly planted bulbs from squirrels, which may dig them up.

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. How deep should I plant the Saffron Crocus bulbs? Plant the bulbs with 4-6 inches of soil above them.
2. What is the best time to plant Saffron Crocus bulbs? The best time to plant is in the fall, before the ground freezes.
3. How many Saffron Crocus bulbs do I need per square foot? You’ll need about nine corms (bulbs) per square foot for a dense planting.
4. How long does it take for Saffron Crocus to bloom after planting? Expect blooms in October and November, the same year you plant.
5. Are Saffron Crocus bulbs deer resistant? Yes, Saffron Crocus are deer-resistant, making them ideal for gardens where deer are present.