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THE NATURAL DYE GARDEN

Natural dyes are both beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.

A natural dye garden will give you eco-friendly, natural dye pigments for textiles and yarns,

Natural dyes have a unique character – they shimmer beautifully in sunlight and never clash.

Growing plants for dyeing is an ancient craft but it is making a comeback. As interest in eco-friendly products and methods grow – it is no surprise that many creative people are planting their own natural dye gardens today.

If you are considering creating a dye garden aim by initially growing the three primary colours – blue, red and yellow – from these the full rainbow of beautiful colours will be available to you.

Below are a selection of seeds/plants I grow which provide me with immeasurable pleasure – and I hope will inspire you!

18 varieties to choose from. Attractively packaged – making a special gift for the natural dyer.

ALKANET

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ALKANET

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Anchusa officinalis – ‘Alkanet’ or ‘Bugloss’ The bark of the roots yields a weak brownish-red or lilac dye. It is not as

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS

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CALENDULA OFFICINALIS

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Calendula officinalis Also called pot marigold is often confused with members of the genus Tagetes which go by the same common name

COREOPSIS SEEDS

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COREOPSIS SEEDS

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DYER’S CHAMOMILE

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DYER’S CHAMOMILE

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Anthemis tinctoria Dyer’s Chamomile has been used for dyeing fibre for thousands of years. It provides the yellow and buff in Turkish carpets.

DYER’S GREENWEED

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DYER’S GREENWEED

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Genista tinctoria Genista tinctoria is a deciduous shrub growing to 2ft x 3ft. A member of the pea family. Flowers appear from

FRENCH MARIGOLD

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FRENCH MARIGOLD

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Tagetes Patula 'Tangerine' Easy to grow and quick to flower, French Marigold 'Tangerine' blooms reliably throughout the summer with vivid orange flowers.

GOLDENROD – SOLIDAGO

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GOLDENROD – SOLIDAGO

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Goldenrod – Solidago Yellow flowers held above leafy stems. Yields a lovely bright and wash-fast yellow and a gorgeous green when overdyed with

HOPI BLACK DYE SUNFLOWER

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HOPI BLACK DYE SUNFLOWER

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Helianthus annuus The seed hulls can be used to produce colourfast purple and grey colours on fibre and baskets. Native Americans –

Hollyhock

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Hollyhock

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DESCRIPTION Alcaea Rosea SOWING INDOORS Sow hollyhock seeds indoors from April-May, 1/2 inch deep in a tray of compost. Water well and

INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA

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INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA

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INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA – also known as true indigo. One of the oldest plants in cultivation. Indigofera has been used for thousands of

Japanese Indigo

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Japanese Indigo

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Japanese Indigo (Persicaria tinctoria) Growing Instructions Japanese Indigo is an annual plant yielding pure blue. Sow seeds indoors in March/April. Sow thinly

Mullein

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Mullein

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DESCRIPTION Verbascum Thapsus Aaron’s rod Mullein can be sown indoors or Direct. SOWING DIRECT Sow a small pinch of seeds about 18

Yarrow

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Yarrow

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DESCRIPTION Achillea millefolium SOWING DIRECT Yarrow germinates easily and can be sown at any time of the year when conditions are suitable

MADDER SEEDS

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MADDER SEEDS

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Rubia Tinctorum The roots of this ancient plant are rich in red alizarin and are the source of a strong red dye.

SAFFLOWER

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SAFFLOWER

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Carthamus tinctorious – False saffron Safflower is an ancient prickly flowering plant that contains a water-soluble yellow dye and an alkaline soluble

SOAPWORT SEEDS

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SOAPWORT SEEDS

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Saponaria officinallis Soapwort is a pretty little wild flower of the carnation family, native to Europe. Soapwort contains saponins which in conjunction