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Seed no. 676
Helichrysum bracteatum, Mixed
Strawflower, Paper Daisy
£3.06
£2.45
In stock · approx. 1160 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
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Flowers
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F
M
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M
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J
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Germination
Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Cover with a sprinkling of soil only as light is needed for germination. Ideal temp. 22-24°C. Germination takes 7-15 days. Once seedlings are large enough to handle transplant to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 30cm spacing.
Growing
Will grow in poor, moderately fertile well-drained soil in full sun. Easy to grow. Dwarf size with prolific quantity of flowers.
Cultivation
Self sows freely. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.
| Genus | Helichrysum |
|---|---|
| Species | bracteatum |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | Strawflower, Paper Daisy |
| Seed number | 676 |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Colour | Mixed |
| Soil type | Chalky, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1m |
| Sow | Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 1160 |
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