Bracteantha bracteata## HOW TO GROW STRAWFLOWER Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds in flats or cells to by pressing seeds into soil. Do not cover, as seeds are very small and need light to germinate. Bottom water or spray lightly with a spray bottle to prevent burying seeds while watering. Transplant starts when danger of frost has passed. Plants tolerate dry and hot conditions. Pinch off tips of developing plants to encourage branching and more robust plants. Hardiness zones All zones. Annual.Planting Depth surface requires lightSoil Temp. Germ. 70-75Days to Germ. 14 daysPlant Spacing 12”Row Spacing 12-24”Days To Maturity 75-85Full Sun, Moist Well Drained Soil ##This mix of yellows, red, peach, and coral colored blooms is a beautiful addition to bouquets and dried floral arrangements. We love to harvest strawflower in bundles and hang upside down to dry for projects later in the season for use in garlic braids and winter wreaths. Their bright, papery stiff blooms continue to thrive with each harvest as the plants branch out, all the way until the first frost. Flowers keep their cheerful color as dried flowers for years. Tags: Color: Mix, Season: Summer.Strawflower is native to Australia, and is a member of the Asteraceae family. They’re similar to daisies, but what appears to be petals are actually modified leaves called bracts. These bracts are papery and stiff, and make excellent dried flowers. ##Saltwater Seeds##Certified Organic by WA Dept. of Ag.##Seed grower since 2021##//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0129/8922/files/Saltwater_Seeds.jpg?v=1639377886##We are focused on growing open-pollinated seeds adapted for the Maritime Northwest. We are inspired by the endless combinations of colors, textures, flavors, and shapes of the plants we work with.As a small, diversified business, we are committed to contributing to our small-scale agricultural economy by finding, selecting, and stewarding varieties that are productive, delicious, beautiful, and well adapted to our climate.