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Strawflower-Kingsize Orange, Bracteantha bracteata
Tall, well-branched plants. Sultane Mix includes varying bright hues of pink, orange, purple, red, salmon, yellow, and white. Use for fresh-cut or dried flowers. Double blooms are 2–2 1/2″ across. Also known as bracted strawflower. Xerochrysum bracteatum. This mixed strawflower blend is selected for uniform growth and uniform flowering. The stems are tall and straight, and perfect for cutting. As dried flowers, they keep their colour and crisp nature better than most. In the garden, strawflowers are highly attractive to wild and domestic bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and other beneficial insects. To dry strawflowers, simply gather them in small bunches and hang upside down indoors in an airy room away from direct sunlight. Once dry, these will last for months.
Water Needs: Moderate
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 36-40” inches
Spacing: 10-12” inches
| Pot Size | 6-pack, 3.5inch, 3.5inch-tall, 4.5inch, 4.5inch-tall, 1gal, 3gal, 5gal, 15gal, 50-cell plug tray, 72-cell plug tray |
|---|---|
| Ready to Plant | Ready 3/1/26, Ready 10/1/26, Ready 7/1/26, Ready 7/15/26, Ready 8/1/26, Ready 8/15/26, Ready 9/1/26, Ready 9/15/26, Ready now, Ready 3/15/26, Ready 4/1/26, Ready 4/15/26, Ready 5/1/26, Ready 5/15/26, Ready 6/1/26, Ready 6/15/26 |
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