An emerging crocus is one of the first signs that a new season is right around the corner; this plant type has spring- and fall-blooming species, which means you can enjoy it for the majority of ...

Saffron crocus grows in USDA zones 6-9. Plant bulbs flat side down 4 inches apart and 4 inches deep in well-drained soil in full sun. Cormels can be divided to produce more plants.

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Crocus plants bloom best in full to part sun. The stores are selling crocus bulbs now because this is a good month to plant them. Make sure to purchase bulbs that are hardy to zone 3.

Plant crocus corms in clusters 6 to 8 weeks before the first hard frost of the season in well-draining soil. Crocus tends to form flower carpets, so consider placing them in the front of flower ...

Crocus launch 25% off sale on plants, herbs, fire pits and more for Easter weekend The online garden centre has slashed the price of plants, herbs, shrubs and more in their spring sale - but you ...

Saffron is actually the stamens of Crocus sativus. And, since there are only three stamens per crocus flower, it takes on the order of 150 to 200 flowers to produce just one gram of spice.