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Purple-Red Strawflower – 100 Seeds

Purple-Red Strawflower – 100 Seeds

Sale price  $1.99 Regular price $3.99
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Purple-Red Strawflower – 100 Seeds

Purple-Red Strawflower – 100 Seeds

Sale price  $1.99 Regular price $3.99
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Grow the ultimate everlasting flower with our Purple-Red Strawflower seeds. This stunning heirloom is a must-have for any cutting garden, prized for its unique, papery blooms that feel dry to the touch even when fresh. This variety produces an abundance of beautiful, double blooms in a rich, jewel-toned, deep purple-red. Strawflower is a fantastic "cut-and-come-again" plant, providing a season-long supply of blooms. It's truly famous for its ability to be dried, holding its shape and vibrant color perfectly for "everlasting" bouquets, wreaths, and crafts.

⭐ What you'll love

  • Beautiful, rich purple-red, papery blooms with a classic "everlasting" texture.
  • The absolute best flower for drying, holding its shape and color indefinitely.
  • A prolific "cut-and-come-again" flower for an endless supply of blooms.
  • An incredibly tough plant that thrives in summer heat and drought.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Purple-Red Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Annual
  • Height: 36-40 inches
  • Days to Maturity: 75-85 days
  • USDA Zone: Grown as an annual in all zones.
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
  • Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly.
  • Germination: Keep soil moist at 70-75°F. Germination takes 7-14 days.
  • Spacing: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 9-12 inches apart.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun.
  • Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil.
  • Harvest: For drying, cut stems just as the flowers are beginning to open, before the center is fully exposed.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

  • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of an amount equal to or greater than $35.00.
  • Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
  • Tracking is included with every order.

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