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Xerochrysum bracteatum
Unique flowers perfect for drier, poorer soils. Makes an excellent, everlasting cut flower which can retain its color for years. Papery flowers dry on the living plants. Triangular petals on papery flowers resemble a cool origami creation. This variety is all shades of apricot orange!
How to grow it:
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Germ Temp
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Indoor Start
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Germ Days
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Frost Tolerant
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Sun
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Seed Depth
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Plant/Row Spacing
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70
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Not rec.
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7-14 d.
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V. Light
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Full to part
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1/8”
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12”/12”
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| Direct sow around the last frost date. Cover lightly with a scant amount of soil. Thin to 12" between plants. Or, get a head start by sowing indoors 4 weeks prior to last frost date. Tolerates a wide variety of conditions from shade to full sun, but prefers well-drained soil. |
Seed specs: Packet size: 100 min.
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