Strawflower, Peach Mix

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Strawflower, Peach Mix, Helichrysum bracteatum, 100 seeds avg. A long-lasting cut for fresh and dried use. Vibrant colors! Planting Tips: A cool-season hardy annual that prefers fu ll sun. Recommended to start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden, spacing 6-12" apart. Do not cover with soil; allow 7-10 days to germinate. Grows to 36-48". 75-85 days to bloom. Winter hardy in zone 8 and south. Harvesting Tips: 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