Total Number of seeds: 50
The Safflower Orange Carthamus Flower Seeds produce bold, spiky, orange blooms that are both ornamental and useful. 🌞 Known for its unique thistle-like flowers and tough, drought-resistant nature, this heirloom flower brings vibrant color and texture to your garden. Often called "false saffron," safflower is valued not only for its beauty but also for its traditional and herbal uses.
This variety is ideal for Indian climates—grows well in heat, needs little water, and blooms even in poor soil. The deep orange blooms rise atop tall stems and attract bees and pollinators. With strong upright growth and multiple flower heads, Safflower Orange Carthamus is a perfect choice for wildflower borders, large pots, and natural landscaping.
Whether you're looking for a hardy flowering plant or planning a pollinator-friendly garden, the Safflower Orange Carthamus Flower Seeds will impress you with their resilience and bloom power. 🌼
Type of Seed: Heirloom/Open-Pollinated Flower Seeds
Germination Time: 7–12 days
Hours of Sunlight Needed: 6–8 hours daily
Where to Grow: Open ground, large pots, wildflower beds
Growing Season: Winter and early summer
Seed Sowing Depth: 1–1.5 cm
Ideal Climate: Dry, warm, and sunny
Bloom/Plant Height: 60–100 cm (Tall)
Organic Fertilizer Requirements: Minimal; compost once a month
Life Span: Seasonal (up to 4 months of blooming)
Ideal Growing Temperature: 20–35°C
Blooming/Harvesting Time: 50–70 days after sowing
Maintenance Requirements: Very low
Watering Frequency: Once every 3–4 days
Ideal Grow Bag Size: Minimum 12×12 inch
Safflower Orange Carthamus Seeds grow best when sown from October to February, thriving in cooler months followed by dry, sunny days. In northern India, sow before winter sets in. In southern India, sow during late monsoon or early winter. These plants prefer less humidity and love open sun exposure. Flowering begins 7–10 weeks after sowing and continues for many weeks.
Use a deep grow bag or container (12×12 inch or more) with sandy or loamy soil. Add dry compost or organic manure. Place the container in a sun-drenched area. Water deeply once every 3–4 days. Once established, plants are highly drought-tolerant.
Preparation: Use loose, well-drained soil. Avoid too much organic matter.
Sowing: Sow directly in the final location, 1–1.5 cm deep, spaced 6–8 inches apart.
Watering: Water immediately after sowing. Keep soil lightly moist.
Germination: Seeds germinate in 7–12 days.
Transplanting: Not recommended; safflower prefers direct sowing.
Sunlight: Needs full sun for strong flowering
Soil: Dry, sandy or loamy soil works best
Fertilization: Light compost every 3–4 weeks only
Pruning: Remove dried blooms to allow more flowering
Support and Spacing: Provide 8–10 inches spacing
Pest Control: Use neem spray for caterpillars
Disease Prevention: Avoid overwatering to prevent fungal issues
Mulching: Add mulch to retain soil warmth
Harvesting: Harvest flowers when petals are fully open
1. Use Nutrient-Rich Fertilizers When Flowering Starts
When your flowers start to bloom, use nutrient-rich fertilizers like Organic Bone Meal Powder or Super Meal Organic Manure. These options help your plants produce bigger and brighter blooms.
2. Choose Organic Fertilizers
Opt for organic fertilizers such as Vermicompost Fertilizer or Cow Dung Manure Fertilizer to naturally boost plant health and improve soil quality.
3. Fertilize at Regular Intervals
Apply fertilizers every 20-25 days using products like Neem Cake to ensure your flowers get a steady supply of nutrients.
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a striking flower with orange, flame-like petals and spiky blooms that stand tall on tough stems. 🌼 It’s one of the best flowers for hot, dry conditions and poor soil. It’s also grown for cut flowers, oil production, and as a saffron substitute. The blooms have a rustic charm and offer a natural way to color and enhance wild gardens. Perfect for low-maintenance landscaping, these plants grow where others fail and bring vibrancy and usefulness together in one plant.
Bright orange flowers for ornamental use
Traditional ayurvedic and herbal uses
Grows well in poor, dry soils
Great for cut flowers and dried arrangements
Attracts bees and supports pollination 🐝
Don’t overwater. Avoid overly fertile soils—they may reduce flowering. Direct sowing is best as the taproot doesn’t like transplanting. Protect young plants from heavy rain. Watch out for leaf caterpillars in early stages and act quickly if seen.
Problem: Slow growth
Cause: Heavy soil or overwatering
Solution: Use light, well-drained soil and water less
Problem: Yellowing lower leaves
Cause: Poor drainage
Solution: Improve pot drainage and reduce water frequency
Problem: No flowering
Cause: Too much nitrogen or low sunlight
Solution: Shift to sunny area and stop fertilizing
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Manoj
Plant height zyada tha, around 3 feet, support lagaana pada.
Pooja
5★—Germination, flowering aur overall result sab perfect tha.
Divya
Safflower Orange Carthamus seeds ne 10 din mein germinate kiya—bahut easy tha grow karna.
Amit
Flower heads kaafi sturdy the—perfect for dry floral crafts.
Ravi
Dry soil mein bhi grow ho gaya—kaafi hardy aur fuss-free plant hai.
Deepak
Germination ke liye light pressure se sow kiya tha and quick results mile.
Nisha
Beautiful saffron color flower heads aaye—used as herbal decoration.
Ritu
Seeds ki quality acchi thi—80% germination mila moist soil mein.
Sneha
Blooms bright orange hue ke the—flower vase mein use kiya aur dry hone ke baad bhi ache lage.
Swati
some seeds germinate nahi hue, lekin jo plants nikle they gave big orange flowers.