Mixture of flowers for dyeing

This mix of dyeing flowers is interesting for gardeners who want to try their hand at the art of natural dyeing. It brings together several species of annual plants that have been used for a long time to colour natural fibres or obtain pigments for painting. The plants in this selection also give a rustic and colourful aspect to the garden in summer, while promoting biodiversity.

This mix of flowers, composed of 13 different species of annual plants including Zinnia, Cosmos sulphureus, Bidens, Dyers' Chamomile, Marigold, Ageratum, Safflower, Coreopsis... Depending on the plants, dried flowers, stems or even roots can be used. For example, Cosmos sulphureus produces vibrant yellows and oranges, Coreopsis produces shades of orange to brown, Dyers' Chamomile produces a strong yellow dye, Marigolds produce beige, yellow, and brown tones, Safflower produces shades of red.

The flowers in this mix can grow to a height of 60 to 80cm and bloom from June to September. They have a very rapid growth and will flower the same year they are sown. Some of them will self-seed in the garden if allowed to produce seeds.

A wildflower meadow combines usefulness with pleasure: flowering throughout the beautiful season while requiring very little maintenance, it restores ecological balances and brings the charm of the countryside to the garden. Occasional watering during very dry periods will be enough to obtain numerous flowers. Invite nature into your garden: sow our flower mixes near the house, along a pathway, in a neglected area of the garden, on the slope along a sunken path, or in the back of the garden, at the border with the countryside.