70-84 Days to maturity. Helichrysum bracteatum. Strawflower Tall Double Mix Seeds. Non-GMO, Annual. Tall Double Mix strawflower seeds grow some of the most recognizable summertime blooms, both indoors and out! Strawflower Tall Double Mix seeds are an indoor favorite for growing dazzling color through the season, or for drying and complimenting fresh cut bouquets and arrangements. Strawflower Tall Double Mix seeds promise brilliant 2-3 inch blooms bursting with dozens and dozens of tiny petals. Tall Double Mix strawflowers grow easily from seed and are known to thrive in gardens prone to heat and drought throughout the southwest. ~45,000 seeds/oz.

·Latin Name: Helichrysum bracteatum

·Hardiness Zone: Annual in zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; Perennial in zones 8, 9, 10

·Days to Maturity:70-84

·Days to Germination: 7

·Seeding Depth: 0.125 inches

·Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches

·Row Spacing: 20-24 inches

·Plant Height:24-36 inches

·Plant Width: 8-10 inches

·Growth Habit:Bushy shrub with a spread of bright, double-petaled blooms.

·Soil Preference:Loamy and well-drained soil. Not picky about pH.

·Temperature Preference: 60-70 F

·Light Preference: Full Sun

·Pests and Diseases:Tall Double Mix strawflowers are not susceptible to serious pests, but can be affected by a viral-like disease called aster yellows. Strawflowers affected by asters yellow will exhibit yellow growth and stunted blooming. Remove infected plants from the garden and check for leafhoppers transmitting the disease from infected plants to healthy ones.

·Strawflower Tall Double Mix Color: Red, purple, yellow, orange, brown, rose, and whitecolored blooms on rich green foliage.

·Easy/Hard: Easy

·Direct Sow: Yes Direct Sow

·Start Indoors: Yes, 4-6 weeks before transplanting

Growing Non-GMO Strawflower Tall Double Mix Flower Seeds

Sow Tall Double Mix strawflower seeds directly outside 1-2 weeks before final frost or, for earliest blooms, being indoors in peats or starting trays 4-6 weeks sooner. Whether indoors or out, firm soil over the seeds and keep moist. The optimal germination temperature is 65 F. Sow strawflower Tall Double Mix seeds 0.125 inches deep with 8-12 inches apart in average, loamy, and well-drained soil in full sunlight. Germination will take about 7 days depending on conditions. Stake and support taller plants, but Tall Double Mix strawflowers generally do not need any special care and are very drought and heat-resistant.

Harvest flowers regularly to encourage re-bloom. To dry, remove foliage from strawflowers, bunch loosely and hang upside down in a warm, shady, airy place. Strawflower prefers moderately fertile soils, leaning on the dry side. Cut back the plant after flowering to promote a new flush. It is common for strawflowers to self seed in optimal environments, but the seedlings rarely come up true.

Strawflower Tall Double Mix in the Flower Garden

This Tall Double Mix Strawflower is perfect for cut flower gardens as well as naturalized meadows. Try companion planting with other flowers such as Lavender Cotton, Tall Verbena, Yarrow, or Canna Lilies. The combination can be breathtaking.

Landscape Use of Strawflower Tall Double Mix

Strawflowers are perfect for full sun gardens and a variety of landscape styles. Use for rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens, prairie-like plantings, cottage gardens as well as beds and borders. They are useful in the landscape for planting between perennials. Plant them in groups on banks and slopes to prevent and control soil erosion. They are even show-stopping in baskets and containers for patios and porches.

About Strawflower Tall Double Mix Garden Seeds

These magnificent Strawflowers can also be used as cut flowers for arrangements. They add brightness and texture to any bouquet or centerpiece. To harvest as a cut flower, snip off the bloom as far down the stem as possible and then store it in cold water to prolong its life. Change out the water every one to two days for indoor color lasting 1-2 weeks.

Helichrysum bracteatum is native to Australia's expansive grasslands, often growing in wide and far-reaching droves. A plant’s native growing environment is the best indicator as to how they prefer to grow.

Helichrysum bracteatum can also be known as Everlasting flower, bacted everlasting, golden everlasting, Immortelle, Paper daisy, strawflower, yellow paper daisy, Xerochrysum bracteatum, or Bracteantha bracteata.

Strawflowers are also a popular dried flower. Cut the blooms when they are half opened and hang them upside down in a dark room with good ventilation. The flowers will continue to open up and typically keep their color remarkably well.

Stories From Our Gardeners

"I love strawflowers because they give that familiar aster-like look with the height needed for a perfect cut flower."

Strawflower Tall Double Mix Seeds Per Package:

·600 mg packet - Approximately 950 Seeds

·1 oz - Approximately 45,000 Seeds

·4 oz - Approximately 180,000 Seeds

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