Apricot/Peach Mix Strawflower Plant – Helichrysum bracteacum – Paper Daisy – 3″ Pot

A vibrant annual featuring papery, daisy-like blooms in soft apricot and peach tones. Ideal for fresh or dried arrangements, these long-lasting flowers thrive in sunny locations with well-drained soil, adding warmth and texture to borders, beds, or containers.Strawflowers, often called Everlasting Daisy and Paper Daisy, are native to Australia. In fact, these pretty creatures are considered as wildflowers there. But in other countries, specifically in the United States, Strawflowers are grown by gardeners because of their charming beauty. Strawflowers belong to the daisy family. However, this animated and vibrant plant produces blooms that are quite distinctive and yes, blooms that are truly fascinating. Strawflowers contain lesser moisture than other flowers, making them ideal for drying. Hence for fresh floral arrangement, it is best to pick strawflowers in the morning when they contain highest amounts of moisture. Strawflowers naturally feel papery and straw-like, which differentiate them from other members of the daisy family. Their long lasting vase life is also one of the reasons why gardeners, florists, and crafters love them. Measurements are approximate.