Add vibrant splashes of color to your garden with Safflower, an heirloom variety known for its bright, cheerful blooms. Naturally non-GMO and easy to grow, this plant thrives in borders, containers, and home landscapes. Its long-lasting flowers and low-maintenance nature make it perfect for gardeners seeking visually appealing, resilient, and pollinator-friendly plants that bring charm, texture, and color to any garden setting.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Flower Color: Bright red, orange, or yellow (varies by variety)
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Growth Habit: Upright, branching form
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Height: 24 – 36 inches
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Bloom Season: Summer
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Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers, pollinator-friendly gardens
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or indoors 6–8 weeks prior.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Full sun for best flowering.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds ¼ inch deep; cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: 12 – 18 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during germination; moderate watering once established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms; stake tall plants if necessary.
