Strawflower, Copper Red

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Strawflower, Copper Red, Helichrysum bracteatum - 100 seeds avg. A long-lasting cut for fresh and dried use. Vibrant blooms in shades of red-orange! Planting Tips: A cool-season ha rdy annual that prefers full sun. Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden. Do not cover seed; allow 7-10 days to germinate. Space 6-12" apart in the garden. Grows 36-48" tall. 75-85 days to bloom. Winter hardy in zone 8 and south. Keep the Blooms Coming: Harvest the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest three to four side shoots. Future cuts should be made at stem base. For fresh flowers harvest when the center is developed and the bracts, which look like petals, are almost completely unfolded. Show more