west coast seeds plant sale Strawflower King Size Orange

west coast seeds plant sale Strawflower King Size OrangeXerochrysum bracteatum Large 5 7cm (2 2. 5") flower Excellent cut flower Suitable for fresh and dry arrangements 90 100cm (36 40') tall Matures in 75 85 days. Bountiful, burnt orange flowers that are tinged with deeper red orange on the tips and undersides but are a sunny, golden orange when they fully open. The double flowers are 5 7cm (2 2. 5") across and grow atop tall, branching stems. They bloom from the end of summer through to fall. Growing to

Xerochrysum bracteatum

• Large 5-7cm (2-2.5") flower
• Excellent cut flower
• Suitable for fresh and dry arrangements
• 90-100cm (36-40') tall
• Matures in 75-85 days.

Bountiful, burnt orange flowers that are tinged with deeper red-orange on the tips and undersides but are a sunny, golden-orange when they fully open. The double flowers are 5-7cm (2-2.5") across and grow atop tall, branching stems. They bloom from the end of summer through to fall. Growing to 90-100cm (36-40') tall, this the quintessential choice for dried arrangements, but is also an excellent fresh cut flower.

Annual.

Approx. 320 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: 18-21°C (65-70°F). 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 10°C (50°F).