Yellow orange flower head of safflower
Safflower yellow seeds for botanical dyeing
Home grown safflower seedlings
Collecting petals for a natural dye bath
Safflower petals make traditional yellow dyes
Safflower seeds for unique flowers
Natural dye plant seed collection
Yellow orange flower head of safflower
Safflower yellow seeds for botanical dyeing
Home grown safflower seedlings
Collecting petals for a natural dye bath
Safflower petals make traditional yellow dyes
Safflower seeds for unique flowers
Natural dye plant seed collection

Safflower

£3.50

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.

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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.