(Bracteantha bracteata) Remarkable scarlet red blooms to set your garden on fire! Bright red outer petals fade to orange and yellow centers on multi-branched upright 3-4' plants. The blooms have a dried papery texture even while fresh on the plant. Great for cut flowers, fresh and dried, and beautiful in flower wreaths, garlands, and garlic braids. Strawflowers are such cool and versatile flowers and last well into frosty late fall days.
75-85 days. TR

Packet size: 150 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after your last frost.

PLANTING DEPTH:

Lightly cover as light aids in germination.

SPACING:

10-12"

EMERGENCE:

7-10 days @ soil temp 70-75F.

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Keep harvesting and/or deadheading for high-quality cuttings.

Everlasting and excellent for wreaths and all dried flower arrangements.

Cut stems when flowers are about 1/4 open (the first 2-3 layers of petals open) and have a tighter flower structure. Expect a vase life of a week to 7-10 days.

Strawflower, 'Monstrosum Fireball'