Sultane Strawflower Mix

An eclectic Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum) mix that produces orange, red pink, white, and yellow flowers. These productive multi branched plants reach approximately 3-4 feet tall and bloom throughout the summer. Harvest flowers and display them without water - the dry, papery nature of the blooms mean they store for an exceptionally long period of time. The low water and fertility requirements of strawflowers make them great for planting in marginal soils.

Size: Packet: 200 seeds (0.12 gram)

An eclectic Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum) mix that produces orange, red pink, white, and yellow flowers. These productive multi branched plants reach approximately 3-4 feet tall and bloom throughout the summer. Harvest flowers and display them without water - the dry, papery nature of the blooms mean they store for an exceptionally long period of time. The low water and fertility requirements of strawflowers make them great for planting in marginal soils.

Strawflowers (Xerochrysum bracteatum) are hot weather flowers that can be seeded in temperate climates starting mid-spring through mid-summer. Seedling cells work great and strawflowers transplant excellently, but if you feel confident identifying young strawflower seedlings, feel free to direct sow them outdoors. Sow seeds on the soil surface, cover with a light dusting of soil, and water gently. Keep seeds consistently moist throughout their germination period.



Strawflower plants do not require a high fertility soil to grow or bloom. They resist predation from a lot of common garden critters (think rabbits or squirrels). Water plants moderately once established.



Harvest strawflower stalks when blossoms are just about to open; if harvested when in full bloom, they can go to seed post-harvest - not a problem for seed savers, but it will create a lot of chaffy plants when on display.

Common Name:
Sultane Strawflower Mix
Scientific Name:
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Description:
Shades of orange, red, pink, white. Tall plants with multiple branches and a long blooming season.
Plant Lifespan:
Annual
Cold Hardiness:
Zone 9b
Light Requirements:
Full Sun (min. six hours a day)
Seed In:
Late Spring
Seeding Depth:
Surface
Days to Sprout:
3-7
Optimal Soil Temperature (F):
65-70
Plant Spacing:
18-36 in.
Average Days from Seed to Harvest:
75-85

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