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Crocus sativus ‘Saffron’ – Saffron Crocus

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Crocus sativus ‘Saffron’ – Saffron Crocus - Pre - Order - Oldboy&

Description

Bring something truly special to your garden with Saffron Crocus (Crocus sativus) — the autumn-flowering bulb prized for producing the world’s most valuable spice.

Unlike spring-flowering crocus, saffron crocus blooms in autumn, producing delicate lilac-purple flowers with vivid red stigmas that can be harvested and dried to create culinary saffron. Each flower produces just three threads, making this a rewarding crop for patient gardeners and food lovers alike.

Perfect for garden beds, raised beds, and pots, saffron crocus is easy to grow in well-drained soil and suits many Australian climates with cool to mild winters.

(Image shown is a sample picture only. Flowers and yield vary depending on growing conditions.)

Key Features

✔ Produces authentic culinary saffron
✔ Autumn-flowering crocus (not spring)
✔ Attractive lilac flowers with deep red stigmas
✔ Suitable for garden beds and containers
✔ Low maintenance once established

Product Specifications

  • Botanical Name: Crocus sativus

  • Common Name: Saffron Crocus

  • Supplied As: Dormant corms

  • Flower Colour: Pale purple with red stigmas

  • Height: 10–15cm

  • Planting Depth: 7–10cm

  • Spacing: 8–10cm apart

  • Planting Time: Late summer to early autumn

  • Flowering Time: Autumn

  • Harvest Use: Culinary saffron threads

Growing Conditions

  • Sun: Full sun to light shade

  • Soil: Free-draining soil is essential

  • Water: Moderate during growth; avoid waterlogging

  • Climate: Cool, temperate, and Mediterranean regions perform best

In warmer or more humid regions, growing saffron crocus in pots allows better drainage and control.

Harvesting Saffron

Harvest flowers early in the morning once fully open. Gently remove the red stigmas and dry them before use. Expect light yields in the first year, increasing as clumps establish over time.

Important Notes

  • This is a pre-order item

  • Stock expected late March – early April

  • Yield varies with climate, soil, and plant maturity

  • Not grown for mass production — ideal for home gardeners