Apricot / Peach Helichrysum (Strawflower) Seeds

$3.95

Apricot / Peach Helichrysum (Strawflower) Seeds

$3.95

Bracteantha bracteata

|50 Seeds|

Strawflowers really attract butterflies. Tall, pompom-like flowers that are profuse bloomers, well-branched plants produce double flowers 2-2 1/2" across. Easy to grow, tolerate both heat and drought, are known as the "everlasting" bloom as their flowers will last forever when dried. Also known as strawflower and bracted strawflower. Ht. 36-40". 50 Seeds Per Package.

Tips on How to Grow Strawflower –Helichrysum Seeds

SOW INDOORS 6-8 weeks before last frost. 10-20 days to germinate at 70-75º.Do not cover seeds, as light aids in germination. Direct Seed: Sow after last frost, only where summers are very long.

Will do best in full sun with a well-drained soil mix. In the greenhouse, we use a soil mix consisting of 1 part peat moss to 2 parts loam and sand. Plants are well watered and allowed to dry before watering again.

TRANSPLANT only when all danger of frost is gone, 1-2 weeks after last frost 10-12 inches apart, especially where summers are long GARDEN HINTS: Needs average well drained soil and full sun. Use for cut flowers, borders, in back of beds. Harvest when 2-3 layers of petals have opened.

Seed will germinate in 7-10 days at 65-75°F (18-26°C) Growing on requires that temperatures be 60ºF nights,65-70ºF days..