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Carthamus tinctorius ‘Safflower’ Natural Colorant & Botanical Seeds

Description

Grow your own brilliant source of natural color and garden beauty. Safflower is a striking, thistle-like annual valued for its vibrant orange-yellow or red flower heads, which have been used for centuries to produce dyes. Its bold blooms make excellent and long-lasting cut flowers, and its spiny, blue-green foliage adds architectural interest. A fantastic plant for cutting gardens, dye gardens, and sunny borders.

Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and attractive to pollinators, it’s a versatile and rewarding plant for gardeners, crafters, and flower enthusiasts alike.

Growing Information

  • Plant Type: Annual
  • Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost. Lightly cover seeds.
  • Best Planting Season: Spring.
  • Days to Germination: 7–14 days
  • Days to Bloom: 80–100 days
  • Sun: Full sun.
  • Soil: Prefers average, well-drained soil. Tolerates dry, poor soils.
  • Spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 inches).
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    Description

    Grow your own brilliant source of natural color and garden beauty. Safflower is a striking, thistle-like annual valued for its vibrant orange-yellow or red flower heads, which have been used for centuries to produce dyes. Its bold blooms make excellent and long-lasting cut flowers, and its spiny, blue-green foliage adds architectural interest. A fantastic plant for cutting gardens, dye gardens, and sunny borders.

    Easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and attractive to pollinators, it’s a versatile and rewarding plant for gardeners, crafters, and flower enthusiasts alike.

    Growing Information

    • Plant Type: Annual
    • Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost. Lightly cover seeds.
    • Best Planting Season: Spring.
    • Days to Germination: 7–14 days
    • Days to Bloom: 80–100 days
    • Sun: Full sun.
    • Soil: Prefers average, well-drained soil. Tolerates dry, poor soils.
    • Spacing: 20–30 cm (8–12 inches).

    A Thoughtful Gift for Garden Lovers

    Finding the perfect gift for someone who loves gardening doesn’t have to be complicated. Seeds are more than just a present — they’re an experience. A promise of growth, color, and time spent outdoors doing what they love.

    Whether it’s a burst of flowers, a productive vegetable patch, or a greener lawn, carefully chosen seeds make a meaningful and lasting gift. They arrive with possibility, grow with care, and leave memories long after the season ends.

    For anyone who finds joy in planting and watching life unfold, this is a gift that truly keeps growing.

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