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Everlasting Flower 'Roggli Riesen'

€3.45

Everlasting Flower (Xerochrysum bracteatum) is a traditional dry flower with colourful papery petals.This tall branching plant works well in flower borders and as a cut flower and is particularly well-suited to dried flower arrangements. Easy to cultivate, Xerochrysum bracteatum requires little attention once established and will bloom right up to the first frost.  'Roggli Riesen' has a mix of red, yellow, pink and white blooms. Each packet contains 0.5g of organic seed. More details below.

Organic Xerochrysum bracteatum (Strawflower) ‘Roggli Riesen’ Seeds

Characteristics:

  • Annual
  • Colour mix: red, yellow, pink, white
  • Height: 80-100cm

Growing schedule: Sow under cover from late March to May for flowering from July to September. Sow direct outdoors once all risk of frost has passed.

Sowing depth: Cover with only a thin layer of soil (as Xerochrysum bracteatum seeds need light to germinate) and keep moist.

Planting distance: 30 x 30cm

Growing conditions: Xerochrysum bracteatum prefers full sun and has good drought resistance. It does well in poor to moderate, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils.

Harvest: Flowers can be harvested as a cut flower once 2-4 rows of petals have opened.

Number of seeds: Each packet contains 0.5g of organic seed.

More Information
Special Features Pollinator Friendly, Balcony & Pot Growing
Life Cycle Annual
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