Strawflower Bright Rose 8211 West Coast Seeds

Xerochrysum bracteatum Grow for fresh and dried arrangements. Easy to grow. A mix of colours. Drought tolerant plants. Full sun. Maturesin 75-85 days. 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.. Annual. Approx. 470 Seeds Direct sow mid-April, but only in regions with long summers. Otherwise, sow indoors 6 8 weeks before last frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21C (65-70F). Seeds should sprout in 5-20 days. 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 10C (50F).