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Strawflowers |
| Helichrysum bracteatum |
| Strawflowers are double, straw-textuted dried flowers of an array of colors including lt. pink , dark
pink (shown), gold, red, salmon, yellow and white. |
| Annual |
| Common Names |
Everlastings, Helichrysum |
| Height |
24 - 48 inches. |
| Cultivar |
Monstosum |
| Propagation |
By seed at 70°F, do not cover seed as they need light to germinate. |
| Cultivation |
Full sun in well drained soil, they love long, hot summers. |
| Disease |
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| Harvest |
Cut Strawflowers when flowers are only partially open in that they continue to open as the dry. |
| Drying |
Hang Strawflowers upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place. |
| Uses |
Very good, natural color, dried flower accents. |
| Comments |
Strawflowers are Barb's very favorite dried flower. |
| Notes |
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