Fast growing, strong summer flower with yellow-orange, thistle-like flowers. The stem has only a few thorns. The seedlings need protecting from slugs. It can also be used as a dried flower. Suitable for vthe commercial cut flower market. Ideal for cut flower growers.
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Characteristics for Safflower
Botanical name: Carthamus tinctoriusFlower Colour: orange, yellowVegetation period: annualUse of flowers and herbs: Cut flower, Dried flowers, Good for insects and beesHeight in cm: 60-80
Cultivation
Seed required for 1000 plants (g): 50Planting distance (cm): 30 x 30Sowing depth: 2-3 cm
propagated by
Johanna Fellner
Johanna Fellner’s farm is located in Hitzacker-Harlingen near the Elbe. In addition to maintaining diverse crop varieties, the Kultursaat breeder also propagates flowers using biodynamic methods.
Waldhof / Thomas Mauer
Thomas Mauer propagates seeds at the Demeter-certified Waldhof farm in Kassel, situated beneath the eastern escarpment of the Habichtswald.
Organic100 % organic & GMO-free
Diverse100 % open-pollinated seeds
ReliableHigh quality & customer satisfaction
Free shippingSeeds within Germany until 13 April 2026*
Organic100 % GMO-free
FairCollaborative network with breeding and propagation
DynamicDiversity of 100 % open-pollinated varieties
Sow variety, save shipping costs! To celebrate the start of the outdoor season, we are offering free delivery on seeds, books, and tools within Germany until 13 April 2026.
Save shipping costs! We are offering free delivery on seeds, books, and tools within Germany until 13 April 2026.