Saffron Bulbs Are Already Blooming, Nov. 6th

I live in NYS, zone 6a. We’ve had an extended bout of warm weather BUT are predicted to have a colder than normal winter. Could they possibly bloom again in Spring? Thanks.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/08/2023 @ 4:14 am

If they are truly saffron bulbs (Crocus sativus), they are supposed to bloom in the fall and won't bloom again in spring.

If you have spring-blooming crocus that are blooming now, they won't bloom again in spring. When a bulb starts to bloom prematurely, you can cover them up with more soil and/or mulch to try to prevent them from blooming. Spring-blooming crocus needs winter chilling to bloom, so those may not be what you have.

There is another fall blooming crocus you may have – autumn crocus (Colchicum), which is a member of the lily family.

Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/saffron/growing-saffron-crocus.htm ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocus/common-crocus-varieties.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocus/autumn-crocus-growing.htm ^[3]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/crocus/growing-crocus.htm ^[4]

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