• Red-Veined Sorrel Seeds - Rumex sanguineus - Bloody Dock
  • Red-Veined Sorrel Seeds - Rumex sanguineus - Bloody Dock
  • Red-Veined Sorrel Seeds - Rumex sanguineus - Bloody Dock
  • Red-Veined Sorrel Seeds - Rumex sanguineus - Bloody Dock
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Red Veined Sorrel Seeds

Red Veined Sorrel Seeds - Rumex sanguineus - Bloody Dock

Rumex sanguineus
Bloody Dock
  • Hardy to Zone 4
  • Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Germination Tested December 3, 2025: 75%
  • Approximately 50 seeds per packet
$6.95 CAD
$6.95 CAD
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Bloody Dock or Red-Veined Sorrel is a favourite of chefs and foodies. The young leaves are tasty raw or cooked, adding a beautiful pop of colour to salad mixes.

Try cutting the plant back to the ground in midsummer to encourage another flush of young tender leaves  

Bloody dock is extensively grown as an ornamental, enjoying average to moist soil, but also tolerating dry conditions very well. Can be grown beside a pond or water garden. This plant is a true "edimental" (edible ornamental)!

Grows well in containers.

It will self-seed if allowed, but you can avoid this by chopping off the flower heads before seeds form.

Growing Instructions

Plant outdoors in pots in early spring to allow for some cold stratification. Alternately, cold and moist stratify in the fridge (eg in a damp paper towel in a ziploc) for 2-4 weeks, then plant in pots. Plant out about 1-2 feet apart after last frost. Divide plant clumps after 3 years or so.

Shipping & Returns

By placing an order, customers agree to the shipping & refund policies detailed on this page.

Most orders are sent via Canada Post to keep costs low.

 

Shipping within Canada 

We ship seeds in Canada via Canada Post's regular letter mail, which is an untracked service, and usually takes 1-4 weeks to arrive once we fulfill your order, but occasionally letter mail takes up to 6 weeks, especially to the Eastern provinces and rural areas.

Customers can now opt for tracked, express shipping options at checkout if you require faster delivery and/or tracking.

Larger bulbs and plants are usually sent via tracked flat rate box.

 

Shipping to the US

UPDATE FEB 2, 2026: WE ARE TAKING A BREAK ON ACCEPTING US ORDERS DUE TO ISSUES WITH USPS

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Shipping Internationally

International customers can select tracked or untracked shipping at checkout. The package will list the contents as "Garden Seeds". It is your responsibility to ensure you have the required import permit. We are not able to send any live plant materials internationally. Cicada Seeds will not be responsible for any orders held or confiscated by customs, or for any additional duties or tariffs placed on your order.

International shipping countries include: Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, Norway, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom. (List updated Aug 31, 2026)

This list may change without notice. Sometimes Canada Post will not allow us to ship to certain countries due to wars or natural disasters, see this page for delivery service alerts.

 

Refund Policy

Refunds: We stand behind our seeds, so if for some reason you are not satisfied with your purchase, please reach out to us via email and we will do our best to make it right. Please note that shipping costs are non-refundable. 

Cancelled orders: If you wish to cancel an order after purchasing, we may refund your order minus card processing and admin fees at our discretion. We do not accept returns on seeds or plants.

Refused orders: We cannot issue a refund if you refuse to accept or do not claim an order we've mailed to you, or made available for local pickup. 

Incorrect addresses: Please double check your mailing address, and let us know ASAP if you've entered an incorrect address at checkout. We may need to charge for additional shipping fees to resend orders.

Ecologically Grown

Seeds are grown ecologically without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers.

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