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Title: Query - where can I see Crocus sativus in gardens
Post by: tonyg on October 03, 2009, 09:39:07 AM

An enquiry I received - can you help?

Dear Tony- I am looking to film Crocus sativus for the Christmas special of the series and wondered if you knew anywhere we could film this plant flowering in a garden setting? I would be most grateful for any help you could offer.

Thanks very much
Michael Kerr

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Title: Re: Query - where can I see Crocus sativus in gardens
Post by: mark smyth on October 03, 2009, 10:07:31 AM

Isnt there a saffron farm in Wales? Tony you could plant a pot in your garden.

Title: Re: Query - where can I see Crocus sativus in gardens
Post by: Gerry Webster on October 03, 2009, 10:23:42 AM

Mark is right -

http://www.britishsaffron.com/acatalog/saffron.html

Title: Re: Query - where can I see Crocus sativus in gardens
Post by: Ragged Robin on October 04, 2009, 09:31:12 PM

Tony, this is what I offered to bring for you from here, there are still some Crocus sativus around, would you like a few?  I have planted a small group in my raised bed hoping in years to come to have some Saffron   ::)

http://www.myswitzerland.com/en.cfm/destinations/resorts/offer-Destinations_Resorts-General-177685.html

Title: Re: Query - where can I see Crocus sativus in gardens
Post by: Janis Ruksans on October 06, 2009, 06:50:34 AM

Can't remember exact gardens where they are pictured - only countries.
Janis