The Story
Xerochrysum bracteatum
- Grow for fresh and dried arrangements.
- Easy to grow.
- A mix of colours.
- Drought tolerant plants.
- Full sun.
- Matures in 75-85 days.
Enjoy an abundance of double flowers for fresh and dried arrangements. We offer several individual colours of these tall, well-branching strawflowers including Bright Rose, with its vibrant pink petals with pale rose highlights. Easy to grow, the 90-100 cm (36-40”) tall plants are very tolerant of hot and dry conditions..
Annual.
Approx. 470 Seeds
Direct sow mid-April, but only in regions with long summers. Otherwise, sow indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 5-20 days.
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds. Space 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
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Description
Xerochrysum bracteatum
- Grow for fresh and dried arrangements.
- Easy to grow.
- A mix of colours.
- Drought tolerant plants.
- Full sun.
- Matures in 75-85 days.
Enjoy an abundance of double flowers for fresh and dried arrangements. We offer several individual colours of these tall, well-branching strawflowers including Bright Rose, with its vibrant pink petals with pale rose highlights. Easy to grow, the 90-100 cm (36-40”) tall plants are very tolerant of hot and dry conditions..
Annual.
Approx. 470 Seeds
Direct sow mid-April, but only in regions with long summers. Otherwise, sow indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 5-20 days.
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds. Space 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
