FLOWER-HELICHRYSUM STRAWFLOWER
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Helichrysum bracteatum
FLOWER-HELICHRYSUM STRAWFLOWER tall mix makes fantastic cut flowers. The colorful medley of strawflowers is great for ever-lasting dried flowers. This dazzler will radiate color all over the garden. The parts of the strawflower that look like petals are actually stiff, modified leaves called bracts. Strawflowers will thrive in hot, full sun areas, they will grow in any well-drained garden soil & they tend to have dry leaves at the base. Few other flowers can provide such a show of color throughout the year. Plant seeds as soon as the soil is warm & there is no danger of frost.
Sow 6mm deep in seed trays or punnets, keep moist. Transplant to the final flowering position when 5-7cm high. Can also be sown directly in soil.
SKU: FLHSF
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| Plant Height | 30 - 60cm (1⅛" - 1'12") |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Summer, Autumn |
| Temperature Range | 15 - 25°C (59 - 77°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Tender |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct or propagate from cuttings |
| Seed Preparation | No special preparation required |
| Sowing Depth | 0.5 - 1mm (⅛") |
| Plant Spacing | 30 - 45cm (1⅛" - 1'6") |
| Row Spacing | 45 - 60cm (1'6" - 1'12") |
| Watering | Regular to keep soil moist, not waterlogged |
| Good Companion Plants | Lavender, Salvia, Artemisia, Yarrow, Marigolds, Zinnias, Sunflowers, Dusty miller |
| Bad Companion Plants | Brassicas (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower), Tomatoes, Peppers |
| Pests | Aphids, Slugs & Snails, Thrips (less common), Leaf Miners (rare reports) |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Grey mould (Botrytis), Root rot |
FLOWER-HELICHRYSUM STRAWFLOWER
$3.50
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