Collection: ๐ 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
๐ฑ Growing Information
Botanical Name: Helichrysum bracteatum
Plant Type: Annual cut flower / ornamental / dried flower
Height & Spread: 50โ80 cm (20โ32 in) tall, 30โ50 cm (12โ20 in) wide
Light Requirements: Full sun for optimal bloom and colour
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; tolerates sandy or loamy soils
Sowing:
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Start indoors 6โ8 weeks before last frost or sow directly after frost
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Surface sow seeds and lightly cover; germinate in 10โ14 days at 20โ25ยฐC (68โ77ยฐF)
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Transplant seedlings with spacing 30โ40 cm apart for air circulation
Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
Fertilizer: Balanced, slow-release or liquid fertilizer every 4โ6 weeks during active growth
Flowering: 10โ12 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
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Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
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