Family Owned Since 1979
Cultivating Gardeners

SAFFRON

SAFFRON

Product Description:

Crocus sativus This authentic Saffron Crocus has been cultivated for valuable spice production since antiquity for the world trade. Each fall blooming flower produces three colorful red stigma which are hand plucked, imparting fragrance, flavor, and color to a variety of dishes. The flowers are lilac purple deepening to plum and reach 4-5 inches. Fall blooming and should be planted immediately upon arrival. Hardy in zones 6-9. Naturalizing in sunny, dry soil.

Ships in September. Order early for best availability. Detailed planting instructions are included with each order, and may be obtained below. Available only within the contiguous US.
  • Key Features:

BULB

$14.95

$14.95

  • Key Features:

Customer Reviews

Based on 7 reviews
57%
(4)
0%
(0)
14%
(1)
0%
(0)
29%
(2)
W
William H.
Disappointed

Got the 10 pack and none sprouted so disappointed. Followed instructions and all.

How long ago did you plant? It can take anywhere from 4-10 weeks for them to take off, so they may just need some more time. As always, our products are backed by our full guarantee. We want you, our customers, to be 100% satisfied with the seed, plants and supplies that you purchase from us. If anything you buy from Territorial proves to be unsatisfactory, we will either replace the item (if available) or refund the purchase price (for up to 1 year from purchase). Please feel free to also reach out for troubleshooting! Contact our customer service (Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM Pacific Time) at either 800-626-0866 or info@territorialseed.com

l
lr
all 10 sprouted!

I'm trying saffron for the first time. I'm growing them indoors and all ten have sprouted so far. The corms are on the small side, so I don't know if I'll get any threads this year but they are doing great so far!

R
Rachel S.
Good production

My bulbs produced a little on the first year. I took a friend's advice and mulched with used rabbit bedding over the spring/summer and had excellent results the second year.

R
Ruth
not so much disappointed as confused

Same experience, planed the bulbs last fall but no blooms. I'm fairly sure I planted them only 4 inches deep. Now there's lots of long grass-like foliage that is starting to die back. Can I transplant these somewhere else right now or should I dig them up then replant in the fall? I will try better drainage and adding potassium. Thanks!

Hardiness Zone Listed per variety

Plant bulbs immediately upon arrival. Fall blooming crocus prefer a location in full sun to partial shade. Plant in moist, well-drained soil, 4 inches deep and space them 6 inches apart. Blooms will appear soon after planting.

Thanks for signing up for our weekly newsletter!