Strawflower Scarlet - 900 seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

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Strawflower, Paper daisy, Everlasting daisy Red (Helichrysum bracteatum) 

The 36 - 40 inch tall plants have 5 inch long lance-shaped leaves and double blooms often over 2 1/2 inches across. Flowers of this species are great as cut flowers and when they are dried, the papery flowers will last indefinitely. The plants are easy to grow from flower seed and make excellent container plants. Many gardeners grow Helichrysum Paper Daisy for the purpose of drying the everlasting blooms for dried arrangements, wreaths and crafts.

Sowing:
Sow: March - May
Season: Annual
Height: 36in (90cm)
Blooms Season: July - September
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Seed Watering: Medium
Temperature: 21-24C (70-74F)
Depth: Press into the soil
Plant Spacing: 18-24in (40-60cm)
Ideal for: Cottage gardens, cut flowers, dry flowers
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant into 7.5cm (3") pots


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Data sheet

Color
Red
Height
Up to 90cm (35in)
Moisture
Medium
Ideal for
Beds & borders
Cottage garden
Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Scented
Unscented
Sowing month
April
March
May