Safflower

Safflower
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Through the year

Flowering months are not yet confirmed.

Key care steps

  1. Grow in full sun.
  2. Use loam or sand; acid, alkaline or neutral ph. soil and avoid waterlogging.
  3. Protect according to its H5 — down to −15°C hardiness rating.

Safflower is an erect, branching annual with spiny leaves and vivid orange or yellow, thistle-like flower-heads with prominent green bracts. Grow it in light, well-drained soil in full sun.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Loam or sand; acid, alkaline or neutral pH..

Hardiness: H5 — down to −15°C.