Tall Strawflower Mixture Flower, 16th Century Heirloom

Southern Seed Exchange - A wonderful and colorful mix of strawflowers. The colors range from reds, oranges, yellows, whites, crimsons, and roses

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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