Strawflower Mixture Flower, 16th Century Heirloom

The Seed Savers Exchange - Australian native that was introduced to Europe in 1799. Large papery flowers are used extensively in dried arrangements and as long-lasting cut flowers. Cutting promotes bud formation, so cut often. A mix of 8-10 colors. Annual, 30-36" tall. (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Characteristics: 

Annual plants grow up to 3 feet tall

Papery flowers in a mix of 8-10 colors

Great as a cut flower or dried flower

Cutting promotes bud formation

250 Seeds

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors just beneath the surface of the soil. Seeds do best when allowed to germinate in darkness. Plant out when the danger of frost has passed in late spring. Plants do well in average soil. May require staking.

Sow 6-8 Weeks before the last frost

Plant 8-10" Apart

Germination 5-20 days

Full Sun to Partial Sun

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