Q.I’ve Now Received My Saffron Crocus Bulbs From The Dealer. It Is Almost Mid Summer. Can I Plant Them Now, Or Can They Only Be
planted during Spring?
GKH_Susan
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
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Answered on December 19, 2019
Actually they bloom in the fall and fall planting is most desired. However, they probably won't bloom the year they are planted. They will send up shoots in the spring, die back, then bloom that fall.
You can go ahead and plant yours since they don't store well. Here is more information on their care:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/saffron/growing-saffron-crocus.htm
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