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Dwarf Mix Strawflower
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Packet - 250 Seeds
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Quick Facts
Days to Maturity85 days
SunlightFull Sun
Spacing8–12 Inches
Germination7–14 days
Growing Information
Growing Dwarf Mix Strawflower
Dwarf Mix Strawflower is an old-fashioned garden favorite known for its brilliant, papery blooms in shades of pink, yellow, white, orange, and red. Compact and easy to grow, this mix flowers heavily from midsummer to fall, bringing vibrant color to beds, borders, and containers.
Its unique, everlasting blooms are ideal for both fresh bouquets and dried arrangements, retaining their color and shape beautifully. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, this hardy annual delivers reliable, low-maintenance performance and season-long garden appeal.
- Botanical Name: Helichrysum bracteatum.
- Days to Bloom: 75–85 Days
- Sow Method: Start Indoors or Direct Sow
- Sowing Depth: Surface Sow (Do Not Cover)
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 Inches
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun
- Plant Height: 12–18 Inches
- Flower Colors: Pink, Yellow, White, Orange, Red
- Bloom Size: 2-3 Inches
- Growth Habit: Compact, Bushy
- Life Cycle: Annual
- Hardiness Zones: Zones 3–10
- Best Uses: Fresh Cut Flowers, Dried Arrangements, Borders, Containers
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How to start
Start Indoors or Direct Sow
Sowing depth
Surface Sow (Do Not Cover)
Plant height
12–18 Inches
Botanical name
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Questions
FAQ
How should I start these seeds?
Recommended sow method: Start Indoors or Direct Sow.
How deep should I sow the seeds?
Sow at a depth of Surface Sow (Do Not Cover).
How long until they germinate?
Typical germination: 7–14 days.
How far apart should I space them?
Recommended spacing: 8–12 Inches.
How much sun do they need?
Recommended sun exposure: Full Sun.
What’s your germination guarantee?
We stand behind the germination quality of our seed. If you have a germination issue, contact our team and we'll help make it right.
Not sure when to plant in your area?
Planting dates depend on your local frost dates and growing zone.
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Dwarf Mix Strawflower$4.50 · Packet - 250 Seeds
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