{"product_id":"crocus-sativus-40-bulbs","title":"Crocus sativus (40 bulbs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCrocus sativus\u003c\/em\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e also known as the saffron crocus, is an autumn flowering perennial that grows rich lavender blooms with deep purple veins. Blooming from September to November, these flowers provide a vital source of nectar and pollen for queen bumblebees emerging from hibernation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing to a compact height of around 10cm\/4\", these flowers are ideal for growing in pots or for naturalising in grass, where they can be used to provide swathes of stunning colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond their flowers, a major attraction of these distinct flowers is their ability to produce the cooking spice saffron (the most expensive spice in the world) in the form of three, long, deep-red stigmas that grow from the centre of the flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant these \u003cem\u003eCrocus\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003esativus\u003c\/em\u003e bulbs 8cm deep into gritty soil, and for the best results, plant them in groups to eventually create a blanket of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb count per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering months:\u003c\/strong\u003e March, April, October, November, December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e July to October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8cm\/3\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulb spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10cm\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist but well drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollinator friendly, Ideal for pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WPC Prins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56082289295685,"sku":"1052000","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/7458\/1061\/files\/3c6aa1a7-crocus-sativus-40-bulbs.webp?v=1761657570","url":"https:\/\/www.gatesgardencentre.co.uk\/products\/crocus-sativus-40-bulbs","provider":"Gates Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}