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Crocus sativus

The saffron crocus. It is generally believed that C. sativus is a form of C. cashmirianus. The flower colour is lilac-purple with beautiful veins. The relatively large orange-red stigmas usually protrude above the flower and seems like they only hang to one side. The leaves and the flower appear simultaneously, sometimes the leaves are a bit earlier. Each flower contains a pistil with three stigmas. Approximately 600 to 700 flowers are needed for five grams of precious saffron.
€3.50    10 pieces Available for order from July 2026
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From 100 pieces €0.32
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Description

The saffron crocus. It is generally believed that C. sativus is a form of C. cashmirianus. The flower colour is lilac-purple with beautiful veins. The relatively large orange-red stigmas usually protrude above the flower and seems like they only hang to one side. The leaves and the flower appear simultaneously, sometimes the leaves are a bit earlier. Each flower contains a pistil with three stigmas. Approximately 600 to 700 flowers are needed for five grams of precious saffron.

Plant data

Reference
2174
Preferred Placement
voor zon tot lichte schaduw
Color
lilac-purple
Bulb size
10/+
Bulb Spacing
5
Planting Depth
6-8
Height in cm.
10-12
Flowering time in the months
10
Delivery period
Levering planttijd

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