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Weld Seeds
$4.20
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Weld is a traditional dye plant with a history stretching back thousands of years. This fragrant biennial produces tall spikes of small yellow flowers above upright stems, often reaching 1–1.5 metres in height. Long valued by dyers throughout Europe and the Middle East, Weld is considered one of the finest natural sources of bright, clear yellow dye.
Both the leaves and flowering stems contain high concentrations of luteolin, a natural pigment that was widely used to colour wool, silk and other fibres before the advent of synthetic dyes. Historical textiles coloured with Weld have been discovered in archaeological sites dating back to ancient civilisations, making it one of the most significant dye plants in history.
Beyond its practical uses, Weld is an attractive garden plant. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, while its tall architectural form adds interest to cottage gardens, meadow plantings and dedicated dye gardens. The flower spikes also make an unusual addition to cut and dried flower arrangements.
Weld performs best in full sun and well-drained soils, particularly those with a neutral to alkaline pH. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and easy to maintain.
Approximately 600 seeds per gram
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: March to September
Cold climates: March to May and September to November
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of moist soil or seed-raising mix and lightly cover with a fine layer of soil. Keep moist until germination occurs. Transplant seedlings into a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 30–40 cm apart. Weld prefers neutral to alkaline soils and will flower in its second season after establishing a strong root system.
Due to quarantine restrictions, WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
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Reseda luteola
Weld is a traditional dye plant with a history stretching back thousands of years. This fragrant biennial produces tall spikes of small yellow flowers above upright stems, often reaching 1–1.5 metres in height. Long valued by dyers throughout Europe and the Middle East, Weld is considered one of the finest natural sources of bright, clear yellow dye.
Both the leaves and flowering stems contain high concentrations of luteolin, a natural pigment that was widely used to colour wool, silk and other fibres before the advent of synthetic dyes. Historical textiles coloured with Weld have been discovered in archaeological sites dating back to ancient civilisations, making it one of the most significant dye plants in history.
Beyond its practical uses, Weld is an attractive garden plant. Its fragrant flowers attract bees and beneficial insects, while its tall architectural form adds interest to cottage gardens, meadow plantings and dedicated dye gardens. The flower spikes also make an unusual addition to cut and dried flower arrangements.
Weld performs best in full sun and well-drained soils, particularly those with a neutral to alkaline pH. Once established, it is relatively drought tolerant and easy to maintain.
Approximately 600 seeds per gram
Approximately 200 seeds per packet
When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to July
Subtropics: March to August
Mild climates: March to September
Cold climates: March to May and September to November
Planting / Sowing
Sow seed on the surface of moist soil or seed-raising mix and lightly cover with a fine layer of soil. Keep moist until germination occurs. Transplant seedlings into a sunny position with well-drained soil, spacing plants 30–40 cm apart. Weld prefers neutral to alkaline soils and will flower in its second season after establishing a strong root system.
Due to quarantine restrictions, WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.
Not Available for TAS
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