Strawflower 'Silvery Rose'
Helichrysum bracteatum
The sweetest blush blooms. One of our all-time favorite flowers, fresh or dried! Paper-like flowers keep incredibly long and retain their color. I adore strawflower for small design work like corsages (especially cuffs), floral crowns, and boutonnières. It's great peace of mind to have a good stash of strawflowers on hand. Amazing for wreaths and other everlastings.
Packet contains approximately 50 seeds.
DETAILS
Plant type: Annual
Days to maturity: 75–85 days
Light preference: Full sun
Plant spacing: 9 inches
Plant height: 36–40 inches
Hybrid status: Open pollinated
SOWING
Depth: Surface sow (light required for germination)
Days to germination: 7–10 days at 70–75°F
How to Grow
Sow indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting out after danger of frost. Surface sow as light is required for germination, but a fine dusting of vermiculite helps with moisture. Bottom water or mist.
Harvest & Vase Life
Fresh or dried: Harvest when 2 to 3 layers of petals have unfolded but before flowers fully open to reveal center.
Expected vase life: 7+ days.
SHIPPING
FREE: $100 or more on any seeds
$3.95: 1–9 seed packets
$7.95: 10+ seed packets
Photo Credit: Johnny's Selected Seeds and Petal Back Farm
