In this section you can find information about the dyeing potential of some plants: how to grow them, when to harvest the parts for dyeing, and how to process them.
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Coreopsis
The flowers of Coreopsis tinctoria, as well as gigantea, verticillata, yield the most wonderful oranges…
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Dahlias
Dahlia flowers are not only beautiful in the garden but they are a great addition to your dye palette.
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Rubia Tinctorum, Madder
The roots of Rubia Tinctoria or Madder are one of the oldest traditional sources of red dye.
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Tannins
Tannins are large molecules found in many bark trees, seeds, fruit peels, leaves. They not only have protective and antibacterial properties, but offer strong and durable range of colours, greys and blacks.