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Zanzibar safflower

Carthamus tinctorius · Cut flowers

How to recognise Zanzibar safflower, when it is in season and how to keep it fresh.

Season: Year-round J F M A M J J A S O N D
Vase life: 10–14 days
Storage: Can be stored in the cooler at 2–4°C.

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How to recognise it

Thistle-like flower heads with spiny bracts
Stiff upright stems
Narrow lance-shaped leaves with spiny edges
Bright orange-yellow petals clustered in a rounded head
Rough, slightly prickly texture to the touch

Care

Strip lower leaves that would sit in water. Recut stems and place in clean water with flower food. Very ethylene tolerant and long-lasting. Handle with care as leaves and bracts can be sharp or prickly.