Strawflower Bright Rose - West Coast Seeds

Xerochrysum bracteatum

• Grow for fresh and dried arrangements.
• Easy to grow.
• A mix of colours.
• Drought tolerant plants.
• Full sun.
• Matures in 75-85 days.

Enjoy an abundance of double flowers for fresh and dried arrangements. We offer several individual colours of these tall, well-branching strawflowers including Bright Rose, with its vibrant pink petals with pale rose highlights. Easy to grow, the 90-100 cm (36-40”) tall plants are very tolerant of hot and dry conditions..

Annual.

Approx. 470 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).