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Freeport Gardening Guide: Strawflowers

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Strawflowers

Strawflower Seeds, King Size Orange:

Description: Double-petaled everlasting blooms in blazing sunset colors. Tall, sturdy plants reach 36 to 40 inches tall and are smothered in 2.5 inch, papery blooms This everlasting dried flower is highly sought after for design work, crafts, and landscape design! Long stems, ideal for arranging, flower crowns, and more.

King Size Orange Strawflowers arranged in abowl on a jade colored background.

 

Strawflower Seeds, King Size Red:

Description: Double-petaled everlasting blooms in a stunning shade of scarlet. Tall, sturdy plants reach 36 to 40 inches tall and are smothered in 2.5 inch, papery blooms This everlasting dried flower is highly sought after for design work, crafts, and landscape design! The long stems make it ideal for arranging, flower crowns, and more.

King Size Red Strawflowers arranged on copper background.

 

Strawflower Seeds, King Size Silvery Rose:

Description: Shimmering pearlescent blooms make the most regal display in the gar­den, arrangements and flower crowns! These extra-large heads reach 2-2.5 inches across. The bracts are ivory with a pretty pink blush. Subtle and ever changing, they are just perfect! This everlasting dried flower is highly sought after for design work, crafts and landscape design! Plants stand 3-3.5 feet tall with sturdy, long stems, ideal for arranging.

A bouquet of King Size Silvery Rose Strawflowers wrapped in paper on grey background.

 

Strawflower Seeds, King Size Silvery White:

Description: Double-petaled everlasting blooms in crisp snow white. Tall, sturdy plants reach 36 to 40 inches tall and are smothered in 2.5 inch, papery blooms. This everlasting dried flower is highly sought after for design work, crafts, and landscape design! Long stems, ideal for arranging, flower crowns, and more.

A close-up detailed view of King Size Silvery White Strawflowers on light purple background.

 

Strawflower Seeds, Tall Double Mix:

Description: The popular everlasting flower that is easy and fun to grow. These come in red, pink, salmon, lemon, white, lilac, and more! This Australian native plant was introduced to England in 1791 and many colors where developed by German horticulturist Herren Ebritsch in the mid-19th century. Great for floral craft projects and more!

A floral arrangement of Tall Double Mix Strawflowers in a metal container on wood with a copper background.

 

Strawflower, King Size Golden:

Description: (Xerochrysum bracteatum).  75-80 days. These everlasting flowers brighten up the day with their radiant sunrise, golden buff blooms. A superstar in the garden, when dried for arrangement, it evolves to an elite player, as the paper-like blooms are highly desirable for crafts and design work. The tall, sturdy plants have plenty of branches painted with gorgeous double-petaled golden flowers. Have a go at crafting these long-stemmed blooms into a brilliant golden flower crown!

Close-up view of King Size Golden Strawflowers.

 

Tom Thumb Mixed Colors Strawflower Seeds:

Description: Ultra-vivid button blooms of orange, yellow, red and pink.  Enchanting dwarf strawflower mix adds sparkle to summer with a jamboree of jewel-like colors. Versatile 10-15” tall plants abound with ultra-vivid button blooms of orange, yellow, red and pink. Supreme as cut or dried flowers. Robust strawflower grows pretty much anywhere, carrying on blooming despite poor soil, heat or drought. Deadheading ensures the color show will go on.

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Tall Mixed Colors Strawflower Seeds:

Description: Double blooms often over 2.5" across, freely borne on long, strong stems in a full range of colors.  Strawflower is popular for dried bouquets and as fresh cut flowers. This mix with its range of bright vibrant colors will satisfy in spades. GARDEN HINTS: For earlier bloom, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before planting date. To dry, pick flowers when lower 2-4 rows of petals are just beginning to open. Remove foliage, bunch loosely and hang upside down in a warm, airy place.

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