Carthamus tinctorius 'Bon Bons'

Carthamus/Safflower 'Bon Bons'

Carthamus tinctorius 'Bon Bons'

Zones 2-5

This unusual little flower is superb cut or dried. Its impressive, fluffy little flowers in a bright mixture of orange, yellow and white are very easy to grow. The young green buds are also attractive fresh or dried. Height 80cm (32in). Sow March to May, flowers July to September.