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
