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Product Description
Carthamus Tinctorius Zanzibar, often known as the Saffron Thistle or False Saffron, is a gorgeous addition to the summer garden. Produces vibrant orange thistle-shaped flower heads that are sometimes used as a colouring additive to foods in replacement of normal saffron. Great for cutting and drying, whatever takes your fancy. Perfect for the flower bed!
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Plant Size
| Mature Height | 90 cm |
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| Mature Spread | 50 cm |
Planting Notes
| Planting | Sow seeds to surface and lightly cover |
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| Soil Type | Moist, well drained soil |
Growing at a glance…
Sow indoors from February to April or outdoors from April to June. Seeds will take an average 12-18 days to germinate. Transplant into 8cm pots once the seedlings are large enough to handle and acclimatise to the outdoors once all threat of frost has passed.