Collection: 💐 Strawflower King Size Series Seed

The Strawflower King Size Series is a premium collection of everlasting flowers known for its extra-large, vibrant blooms that retain their colour and shape when dried. These papery daisy-like flowers are available in a broad spectrum of colors including yellow, orange, red, pink, and white, making them ideal for bouquets, floral arrangements, wreaths, and craft projects.

With tall, sturdy stems and a long flowering period, the King Size Series is perfect for professional florists, flower farmers, and hobby gardeners looking for high-impact, showy blooms that perform both fresh and dried

🌱 Growing Information

Botanical Name: Helichrysum bracteatum
Plant Type: Annual cut flower / ornamental / dried flower
Height & Spread: 50–80 cm (20–32 in) tall, 30–50 cm (12–20 in) wide
Light Requirements: Full sun for optimal bloom and colour
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soils
Sowing:

• Start indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or sow directly after frost

• Surface sow seeds and lightly cover; germinate in 10–14 days at 20–25°C (68–77°F)

• Transplant seedlings with spacing 30–40 cm apart for air circulation
  Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
  Fertilizer: Balanced, slow-release or liquid fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during active growth
  Flowering: 10–12 weeks from sowing; blooms early summer to fall
  Special Notes:

• Flowers can be harvested fresh or dried; King Size blooms retain size, shape, and colour exceptionally well

• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming

• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies