Cranberry Rose Strawflower

Helichrysum bracteatum

Darker Pink to light red blooms, the colors on this variety are rich and bold.  Beautiful on their own or mixed with other strawflower types.  Color holds exceptionally well as a dried flower.  The plants look amazing sunny mixed border plantings. 

Strawflower Growing Instructions 

Strawflowers grow easily from seed.  If starting seeds indoors sow 4 weeks prior to your last frost date.  These small seeds need light to germinate.  Pre moisten soil and press seeds lightly into seedling mix.  Transplant out two-three weeks after the last frost.  Space plants 9”-12” apart.  Direct sow seeds when soil temperatures have reached 55 degrees- typically May in the Northwest.  Barely cover with soil and keep the area moist.  Seeds typically germinate in 5-7 days.  

80 days to Maturity

Packet contains ~50 seeds