Safflower
Carthamus tinctorius
Approx 15 seeds.
A striking addition to your dye garden. One of the oldest known crops, Safflower dye has been found in textiles dating as far back as the ancient Egyptians.
Petals give brilliant yellows and pinks in the dye pot.
Seed packaging & label are made from 100% recycled paper.
Carthamus tinctorius
Approx 15 seeds.
A striking addition to your dye garden. One of the oldest known crops, Safflower dye has been found in textiles dating as far back as the ancient Egyptians.
Petals give brilliant yellows and pinks in the dye pot.
Seed packaging & label are made from 100% recycled paper.
Carthamus tinctorius
Approx 15 seeds.
A striking addition to your dye garden. One of the oldest known crops, Safflower dye has been found in textiles dating as far back as the ancient Egyptians.
Petals give brilliant yellows and pinks in the dye pot.
Seed packaging & label are made from 100% recycled paper.
How to grow
Annual. Height - 60-120cm. Prefers full sun.
Start off indoors in early spring, or sow directly outside in late spring. Thin to 30cm apart.
