Strawflowers “Apricot Mix”

(1 customer review)

$5.25

(Xerochrysum bracteatum) annual

This mix is absolutely gorgeous! Every florist who see them immediately orders these beauties!

Long lasting, distinctive papery bracts resemble petals in shades of peaches & apricots. Magnets for pollinators.

Lovely flower heads are produced from spring to autumn. Stunning in bouquets fresh & dried.

This everlasting serves as food for various larvae of lepidopterans, and adult butterflies, hoverflies, native bees, small beetles, and grasshoppers.

Description

Strawflowers are members of the daisy family and growing conditions are similar; well-suited for the sunniest spot in your garden, heat tolerant, well-drained soil and don’t require rich soil.

Start strawflowers from seed about 6-8weeks prior to the last frost. Press seeds lightly into the soil, but don’t cover them, as light hastens germination. Alternatively, sow the seeds directly in the garden.They can handle cool temperatures so can go out early & succession planted.

Mother Nature will tell the seeds when to germinate. Require excellent air circulation to prevent mildew and other moisture-related diseases.

Harvest flowers for drying when partially opened, when 2-3 layers of petals have unfolded but flower is not fully open, as they will continue to open after picking. Collect the flowers in the evening, when they are free of dew. The best way to use in crafts is to remove the stems at harvest, and use wires in their place. Attractive as potpourri additions also.

Deadhead spent flowers to extend flowering period. annual, (90-100cm)tall, 75-85 days

65 (approx.)seeds

1 review for Strawflowers “Apricot Mix”

  1. Akosua Asare

    Received my seed quickly and planted them just last week. I have 100% germination. The BEST so far of all the seed companies I ordered with. Just placed another order with you guys

    • Kat

      Thank you so much! Happy to hear my “babies” are behaving themselves 🙂 Thanks!!

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