Description
Crocuses are also one of the easiest cold-hardy bulbs to force for indoor bloom.
The domesticated saffron crocus, Crocus sativus, is an autumn-flowering perennial plant unknown in the wild. It probably descends from the eastern Mediterranean autumn-flowering Crocus cartwrightianus, which is also known as wild saffron .
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
Common Name |
saffron crocus |
Maximum Reachable Height |
0.25 to 0.50 feet |
Flower Colour |
purple |
Bloom Time |
March |
Difficulty Level |
easy to grow |
Planting and care
Keep lilies mulched so that their roots are cool. The mulch should feel moist but not wet.Apply a high-potassium liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from early spring until 6 weeks after flowering.Kesar care
Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches.The deep planting encourages the developing stem to send out roots to help stabilize the plant and perhaps eliminate the need for staking.Also, deep planting keeps lily bulbs cool when temperatures soar.
Sunlight |
Full sun to part shade |
Watering |
Medium |
Soil |
well-drained soil |
Temperature |
27 C |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer |
Kesar special feature
The bulbs multiply amazingly well, naturalize beautifully in lawns, and provide a splash of early color.
Kesar uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kept indoor in living room and in terrac area
Culinary Use:
- Saffron also contributes a luminous yellow-orange colouring to foods