Strawflower King Size Orange - West Coast Seeds
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Xerochrysum bracteatum
- Large 5-7cm (2-2.5") flower
- Excellent cut flower
- Suitable for fresh and dry arrangements
- 90-100cm (36-40') tall
- Matures in 75-85 days.
Bountiful, burnt orange flowers that are tinged with deeper red-orange on the tips and undersides but are a sunny, golden-orange when they fully open. The double flowers are 5-7cm (2-2.5") across and grow atop tall, branching stems. They bloom from the end of summer through to fall. Growing to 90-100cm (36-40') tall, this the quintessential choice for dried arrangements, but is also an excellent fresh cut flower.
Annual.
Approx. 325 Seeds
Direct sow mid-April, but only in regions with long summers. Otherwise, sow indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 5-20 days.
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds. Space 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
