Helichrysum Bracteatum Rose Multi Mix seeds
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SKU: JR023
| 70 seeds The Genus Helichrysum Consists Of An Estimated 600 Species Of Flowering Plants In The Sunflower Family. The Type Species Is Helichrysum Orientale. The Name Is Derived From The Greek Words It Occurs In Africa, Madagascar, Australasia And Eurasia. Easy And Fast Growing From Helichrysum Seed, Strawflower, Is A Hardy Perennial Native To Australia. In Most Areas Of The United States, However, It Is Grown As A Summer Annual. The 36 - 40 Inch Tall Plants Have 5 Inch Long Lance-Shaped Leaves And Double Blooms Often Over 2 1/2 Inches Across. Flowers Of This Species Are Great As Cut Flowers And When They Are Dried, The Papery Flowers Will Last Indefinitely. The Plants Are Easy To Grow From Flower Seed And Make Excellent Container Plants. This Flower Has Several Common Names: Strawflower, Paper Daisy, and Everlasting Daisy. Many Gardeners Grow Helichrysum Paper Daisy For The Purpose Of Drying The Everlasting Blooms For Dried Arrangements, Wreaths And Crafts. Helichrysum Everlasting Flowers Do Best In Full Sun With A Well-Drained Soil Mix. In The Greenhouse, You Can Use A Soil Mix Consisting Of 1 Part Peat Moss To 2 Parts Loam And Sand. Strawflower Plants Need To Be Well Watered And Allowed To Dry Before Watering Again. |