Crocus sativus ‘Safran’ /100 8-9cm — Safran crocus
The famous autumn flowering crocus which produces the saffron. Its origin remains a mystery, but it has been grown since Antique times. Being a cause of fortunes, fights and culinary desires ever since, much has been written about this plant. Many reasons to introduce it into your garden. This Crocus is grown commercially in the rather cooler areas of central Spain, Marocco, or Kashmir. Every flower has to be pulled apart to extract the dark red coloured stygmata and 150 flowers are needed for one gram of saffron. Make sure to be around towards the beginning of November to pick the flowers; follow carefully the instructions (joined with the bulbs) how to prepare your own saffron . ÉPUISÉ POUR CET ANNÉE 2010
The genus
These are no ordinary Crocus. This selection will brighten the autumn until the spring comes along. After the autumn flowering species, other species will emerge for Christmas until the ordinary Crocus hybrids take over by the end of february. Their ability to close the flowers during adverse conditons (rain, frost or wind) helps significantly to prolong their flowering period. Also due to the lower winter temperatures, some species remain in flower for at least a month, while in February and March the well known Crocus . chrysanthus hybrids will only last a few days here. Most Crocus will perform also very well in pots. To learn more about the genus Crocus please vivist the web site of the Crocus group:
- Family :Iridaceae
- Common name :Safran crocus
- Section :serie Crocus ‘safran’
- Native to :1600 av JC: Crète
- Native climate :méditéranéen (humid winters)
- Colour :Mauve
- Hardiness :good
- Exposure :full sun
- Storage organ :corm
- Growth :winter grower
- Flowering height :0-15 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot - Rockery
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