Carthamus tinctorius QIS® Orange Grenade: Powerful Orange Cut Flowers for Your Bouquets

Want to give your floral arrangements a striking and vibrant look? Carthamus tinctorius QIS® Orange Grenade is the ideal choice. This bright orange safflower is known for its sturdy stems, long vase life, and intense color, making it perfect for both professional florists and hobbyists creating their own bouquets.

Perfect for cut flowers

The QIS® Orange Grenade variety of safflower has been specially selected for its excellent properties as a cut flower:

• Sturdy stems: ensure that the flowers remain upright in the vase and arrangement.

• Intense orange colour: makes every bouquet lively and eye-catching.

• Long-lasting: suitable for several days in a vase or arrangement, and also ideal for dried flowers.

Thanks to these properties, Carthamus tinctorius QIS® Orange Grenade is perfect for both solitary bouquets and mixed arrangements with other summer flowers such as Zinnia, Cosmos or Coreopsis.

Growth and Flowering

• Height: 80–100 cm, ideal for vase use and as a centrepiece in flower arrangements.

• Flowering period: long summer flowering period, allowing for multiple cuttings.

• Colour: Intense orange, which adds warmth and energy to any bouquet.

The plants grow upright and develop sturdy, woody stems, making them suitable for professional use and long-term arrangements.

Sowing and Care

For optimal results as a cut flower:

1. Sow the seeds immediately after the last risk of frost in well-drained soil.

2. Cover the seeds lightly and keep the soil moist until germination.

3. Choose a sunny location for strong stems and healthy flowers.

4. Thin out the young plants so that each plant has enough room to develop a strong stem.

With minimal care, this safflower will provide months of beautiful flowers for bouquets and vase arrangements.

Ecological Benefits

Besides their beauty, the flowers are also bee-friendly. They attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, which contributes to biodiversity and a healthy garden. This way, you can combine an attractive bouquet with ecological benefits.

Applications as cut flower

The bright orange safflower is versatile in flower arrangements and bouquets:

• Solitary bouquets: the tall stems and intense colour make the flower a real eye-catcher.

• Mixed arrangements: combine with white, yellow or red for a colourful and summery effect.

• Dried flowers: the flowers retain their colour and shape, ideal for long-lasting decoration.

• Professional florists: suitable for arrangements in shops, events or catering thanks to the sturdy stems and striking color.