Strawflower Scarlet – 900 Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum)

Bring bold, lasting beauty to your garden with Strawflower Scarlet. Known as the everlasting flower, its vivid papery petals keep their deep scarlet hue long after cutting, making it a favorite for fresh displays and dried bouquets.

What Makes It Special

• Intense scarlet-red blooms that never fade

• Perfect for dried flowers and crafts

• Blooms continuously from summer to frost

• Heat and drought tolerant

Key Features

• Half-hardy annual

• Height: 60–90 cm

• Retains vibrant color when dried

• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

• Easy to grow with minimal care

Ideal For

• Dried arrangements and wreaths

• Long-lasting cut flowers

• Adding rich color to borders and beds

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger passes

• Lightly cover seeds – they need some light to germinate

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–21°C

• Space plants 25–30 cm apart

• Pinch back young plants for bushier growth