Thompson & Morgan 30 x Crocus (saffron) Sativus Bulbs
Description
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. 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 colour to your plate Supplied as bulbs, ideal for planting now! Specifications Model Number: KC1102 Flowering Period: Spring Dimensions Max Height: 150cm Max Spread: 50cm
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