Strawflower dwarf mix - seed
Charming in a cottage garden, ripper in a dry-climate garden or poor soil, really waterwise, and handy for craft projects.
Dry them and you can enjoy them indoors for weeks and weeks. This one is a lower-growing variety perfect for front-of-borders and deck pots.
Xerochrysum bracteatum Dwarf Mixed - strawflower
DESCRIPTION : Shorter-growing native flowering annual to 45cm, with satiny papery blooms in a range of rich sunset colours and pastels. Suited to hot dry sunny sites with good drainage.
SOWING : Sow in autumn right through Australia; plus spring in cooler regions, winter in tropical regions, at 20-25C. Sow on damp soil surface, cover very lightly, and press down gently. Sow direct in situ or into pots or trays.
PLANTING : Transplant seedlings when 5cm high, large enough to handle. Flowers 16 weeks from germination.
CARE: Water seedlings regularly until established and continue to provide water especially during dry spells. For an extra long flowering season, remove spent blooms.
CONTENTS : 500 seeds
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