Helichrysum subulifolium

Golden Strawflower

Helichrysum subulifolium
Price: £2.25
Perfect for cutting
    Gorgeous, cheery bright sunshiny-yellow papery flowers on erect stems. Jolly flower for the border and a brilliant dried flower. 1½ft (50cm)

    Genus: Helichrysum

    Species: subulifolium

    Family Name: Compositae/Asteraceae

    Seed Catalogue No.: 677R

    English Name(s): Golden Strawflower

    Hardiness: Half Hardy

    Suitable for: Cut Flowers

    Colour: Yellow/Orange

    Flowers: July, August, September

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    Germination Instructions

    Sow directly in late spring. Surface sow onto prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth and is in a warm, sunny spot. Cover seed with a sprinkling of soil only as light is needed for germination. Ideal temp. 22-24°C. Germination takes 7-15 days. Thin seedlings as required. Can be started early indoors if desired, 6-8 weeks prior to last expected frost.

    Growing Instructions

    Prefers a moderately fertile neutral to alkaline, well-drained soil in full sun.

    Cultivation Instructions

    Self sows freely. Deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season.

    When to Sow

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    • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
    • Flowers/Harvest

    Approximate number of seeds per packet: 174

    Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.