Strawflower Seeds - Deep Purple Red

~50 Strawflower Seeds - Deep Purple Red

Helichrysum Bracteatum

These deep purple (almost black) strawflower are taller in size (36 - 40 inches tall).

A trending annual flower that dries beautifully, they are easy to grow, providing colour all season long. They tolerate poor soil, heat and drought, making them an low maintenance addition to your pots and beds.

Sowing: indoors (recommended) 5 - 8 weeks before last frost. Direct seed - After last frost, only where summers are long and temperature is consistently warm.

Season: Annual

Height: 60 - 100cm (36 - 40 inches)

Bloom Season: June - September

Sun: Full sun

Depth: Do not cover the seed, but press into the soil

Plant Spacing: 45-60cm (18 - 24 inches)

Germination: 7 - 10 days

Harvest notes for drying or cutting: harvest in morning when 2-3 layers of petals have opened but before flowers fully open. Over mature flowers will not dry properly or hold colour.