Description
Mixed Colour Strawflower Seeds 6123.
Upright, Branching Heirloom Featuring Bright Papery Blooms Perfect for Everlasting Dried Arrangements.
Mixed Colour Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum), formerly Helichrysum, is a cherished heirloom annual famous for its papery, everlasting blooms that retain their vibrant colours indefinitely when dried. Growing on upright, multi-branched stems up to 90 cm tall, these hardy plants produce an abundance of cheerful, daisy-like blossoms measuring 5 to 7.5 cm across. The radiant colour mix spans vivid shades of yellow, orange, red, pink, bronze, and crisp white. Exceptionally drought tolerant once established and forgiving of poor soils, Strawflowers provide brilliant summer garden colour and serve as a staple for floral design and dried craft work.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6123
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Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Mixed Colour’
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Type: Heirloom Annual
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Height: Up to 90 cm
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Plant Spacing: Thin or space to 30 cm apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun (Tolerates Partial Shade)
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Soil Preference: Poor to average, dry to well-draining soil
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Germination: 10–14 days
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Seed Depth: 6 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 300 seeds per packet (1,500 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Strawflower is easy to establish directly in the garden and thrives with minimal fuss in sunny, well-draining spots.
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Direct Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in late May or early June after soil has warmed. Space seeds 5 cm apart and sow at a depth of 6 mm.
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Germination & Thinning: Seeds germinate in 10 to 14 days. When seedlings reach 5 to 7.5 cm in height, thin them to 30 cm apart to give branching stems ample room to spread.
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Flower Size Tip: To produce extra-large specimen flowers, gently pinch off all secondary buds from each stem, leaving only a single main bud to develop.
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Harvesting for Dried Crafting: Cut stems for drying just as the outer petals begin to unfold, before the central flower fully opens. Group stems in loose bundles and hang them upside down in a warm, dark, well-ventilated area to dry completely.
Why Mixed Colour Strawflower Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you love vibrant cut-flower borders and long-lasting dried arrangements, Mixed Colour Strawflower is an indispensable heirloom. Its heat and drought resistance, low maintenance requirements, and classic everlasting blooms make it an essential favourite for Canadian gardens and craft enthusiasts alike.
