Crocus Sativus Bulbs For Sale Australia

Bulbs are available for sale online from participating nurseries at various times depending on the species autumn flowering crocus species including goulimyi sativus kotschyanus medius pulchellus ochroleucus pulchellus serotinus salzmannii and speciosus are generally on sale from winter to spring.

Crocus sativus bulbs for sale australia.

Crocus saffron pack of 3. The best time to plant bulbs is in spring although they can be planted earlier. Plant bulbs approximately 15cm deep to encourage flowering. Suited to temperate gardens it relishes dry summers and cool winters.

Once dormant allow the soil to dry out. Crocus speciosus crocus varieties. Harvest flowering time is autumn. Grow your own saffron.

Grow your own saffron threads which you will see in the supermarkets for more than 130 per gram or just enjoy the fragrant purple flowers either in pots or mass planted. Plant in march 7 10 cm deep in a well drained moderately fertilized soil in full sun. Crocus saffron crocus sativus produces lilac flowers with dark purple veins on the petals in autumn the orange red saffron stigmas are highly prized and used in cooking and as a dye. The saffron threads come from the stamens of the flower and are used as a spice in eastern dishes such as saffron chicken the saffron threads should be.

Crocus sativus is prefers a sunny position in a well drained loose soil keep damp during the flowering season. Space bulbs 15 cm apart growing details. Crocus sativus saffron crocus corms are available from january. Saffron crocus 9 bulbs saffron crocus 9 bulbs crocus sativus.

Saffron crocus prefer a cool to cold winter and warm to hot summer.