Crocus sativus - flower bulb 8/10

Description
The Saffron crocus (Crocus sativus) produces attractive, purple-coloured, pleasantly fragrant flowers from September to November. It prefers a well-drained, nutrient-rich, sandy soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 10 - 15 cm and grows up to 5 cm wide.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Saffron crocuss are dark green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Saffron crocus has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Saffron crocus sets beautiful accents together with: Satureja.

Care
Excess water must be able to drain away easily, waterlogging should be avoided at all costs.

Flower
The lilac-coloured, funnel-shaped flowers appear from September to November. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Use
Tubs, pruning, group planting, grave, rock garden, cottage garden