This is one of the most beautiful Strawflower varieties, featuring large, fully double blooms with a glossy, papery texture. The flowers retain their shape and vibrant colors even after drying, making them an excellent choice for garden displays as well as fresh and dried floral arrangements.
- Produces vigorous plants reaching 80–100 cm in height.
- Large, fully double, papery blooms in a vibrant mix of white, yellow, orange, pink, red, and crimson.
- Long-lasting, abundant flowering throughout the season.
- Excellent for fresh cut flowers with outstanding vase life.
- One of the best varieties for dried flower arrangements, retaining its shape and brilliant colors after drying.
- Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden.
- Heat tolerant and moderately drought tolerant once established.
- Good resistance to common diseases when grown in well-drained soil and watered properly.
- In the Gulf region, start seeds indoors or in a cool, well-lit location during August for an early start to the season.
- Recommended outdoor sowing time is September through November.
- Seeds require light for germination. Sow on the surface of a light, well-drained seed-starting mix without covering, or cover only very lightly.
- Transplant seedlings after they develop several true leaves and grow them in full sun for the best growth and abundant flowering.
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