Crocus sativus

Saffron-crocus, soft violet with dark stripes. Suitable for naturalizing, hardy in most parts of Europe.

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Crocus sativus

Saffron-crocus, soft violet with dark stripes. Suitable for naturalizing, hardy in most parts of Europe.

flowering : 9-10 purpleblue violet
height : 5-10 cm
where to plant : full sun ⋄ sunny ⋄ morning sun ⋄ evening sun ⋄

order period is over 0,30
bulb / size 10/+

where to plant Crocus sativus

  • height: 5-10 cm
  • flowering: September - October
  • color: purpleblue violet
  • leaf color: green
  • habit: tuft
  • level: easy
  • light: full sun sunny morning sun evening sun
  • moisture: dry average
  • soil texture: pervious light normal
  • organic matter: normal
  • density: 9 - 15

Crocus sativus in the garden

  • Suggested planting locations and garden types: rockgarden gravel garden below hedge slope wild garden small garden along path planters border pot

botanical information about Crocus sativus