{"product_id":"crocus-saffron","title":"Crocus Saffron","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe source of one of the most expensive spices in the world, Crocus Saffron, produces lilac flowers with dark purple 'veins' on the petals in Autumn. The orange red Saffron stigmas are highly prized and used in cooking and as a dye, and each flower produces just 3 of these, which need to be carefully hand harvested at the correct time and dried for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThriving in regions with warm, dry climates — particularly areas where Winters are cool and Summers are hot; bulbs need to be planted approximately 15cm deep to encourage flowering. For best results plant into a well drained fertile soil in a full sun position and ensure soil is not overwatered, particularly while bulbs are dormant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Express Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53828608819384,"sku":"PKCROSAF","price":12.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/0805\/2920\/files\/crocus-pkcrosaf-saffron-2025.jpg?v=1785384061","url":"https:\/\/gardenexpress.com.au\/products\/crocus-saffron","provider":"Garden Express Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}