West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Bright Rose)
West Coast Seeds (Bright Rose)
Regular price
$4.49 CAD
Regular price
Sale price
$4.49 CAD
Unit price
per
Shipping calculated at checkout.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Enjoy an abundance of double flowers for fresh and dried arrangements. We offer several individual colours of these tall, well-branching strawflowers including Bright Rose, with its vibrant pink petals with pale rose highlights. 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 |
| Matures | 75-85 days |
| Spouting | 5-20 days |
| 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. |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
Grow for fresh and dried arrangements.
Easy to grow.
A mix of colours.
Drought tolerant plants.
