Strawflower - Fireball Mix (Bracteantha bracteata) Red and Orange Mix Strawflowers Flower
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Strawflower - Fireball Mix (Bracteantha bracteata) Red and Orange Mix Strawflowers Flower
Annual
Height: 90-100 cm
Long lasting flowers in gorgeous shades of peach and apricot; well branched plants bloom profusely on long stems from mid-summer till frost
- Sow seeds on the surface of the soil; needs light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds - only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F) transplant when seedlings can be handled; spacing 30-45cm (12-18″) apart
- Deadhead spent flowers to extend flowering period.
- Fresh flowers will last about a week in the vase; hang flowers upside down in a dark, warm place. Great for use in wreaths and winter arrangements.
- Attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds; also attracts hoverflies, use as a companion plant anywhere aphids are present.
- Seed Count: 1/2 gram