Tall Strawflower Mixture Flower, 16th Century Heirloom
Southern Exposure 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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