West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Copper Red Flower)
West Coast Seeds (Copper Red Flower)
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Enjoy an abundance of double flowers for fresh and dried arrangements. We offer several individual colours of these tall, well-branching strawflowers including Copper Red with its dark red petals surrounding yellow centers. Easy to grow, the 90-100 cm (36-40”) tall plants are very tolerant of hot and dry conditions.
| Latin Name |
Xerochrysum bracteatum (also widely listed as Helichrysum bracteautum and even Bracteantha bracteata). |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Exposure |
Full sun |
| Days to Mature | 75-85 Days |
| Days to Sprout | 5-20 Days |
| Germination Rate | 67% |
| Starting |
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds. Space 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F). |
| Growing |
Strawflower seeds are particularly uniform, so they tend to all be in bloom at once from summer to late fall. Cut flowers as needed for arrangements and drying, and deadhead any spent flowers. Doing a second sowing, two to three weeks after the first, will produce a longer bloom time. |
Grow for fresh and dried arrangements
Easy to grow
A mix of colours
Drought tolerant plants
