Overview

Carthamus tinctorius 'White Grenade' (Grenade Series) is a spreading branched annual biennial in the genus Carthamus, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Carthamus tinctorius 'White Grenade' (Grenade Series) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Safflower, also false saffron, is a highly branched, herbaceous, thistle-like annual plant in the family Asteraceae. It is one of the world's oldest crops; today, it is commercially cultivated for vegetable oil extracted from the seeds.

About the genus

The genus Carthamus, the distaff thistles, includes plants in the family Asteraceae. The group is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. The flower has been used since ancient times in the Philippines, which it has been called kasubha by the Tagalog people.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Carthamus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Carthamus tinctorius 'White Grenade' (Grenade Series) size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Spreading branched

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Carthamus tinctorius 'White Grenade' (Grenade Series)

Propagation

Seed sown in gentle heat from early to late spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions