Strawflower Imperial Mix (Xerochrysum bracteatum)

✨ Flowers that feel like paper and last for years

The petals are stiff, glossy and papery to the touch — and they hold their colour long after cutting. A brilliant mix of gold, orange, crimson, rose, pink and white on tall, easy-growing stems.

📦 Pack Contents

• 20+ premium imported seeds
• Sprouting rate: 80–90%
• Sprouts in 7–14 days

🌸 Plant Profile

• Height: 75–90 cm, spread 30 cm — tall and upright
• Fully double, 4–6 cm daisy-form blooms in a bright full-colour mix
• Blooms 80–100 days after sprouting, flowering right through spring into early summer
• Ideal for cut-flower beds, mid-to-back borders, and dried arrangements

🌞 Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun — the more the better
• Soil: Light, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil easily
• Water: Moderate; let the top layer dry between waterings — dislikes soggy roots
• Climate: Easy-going; sows in cool weather and keeps flowering as it warms

📅 When to Plant (Pakistan)

• Peak sowing window: September to November

🌿 Quick Tips

1. Press seeds onto the surface and barely cover — strawflower needs light to germinate.
2. Space 25–30 cm apart for strong airflow and bigger blooms.
3. Pinch the tips at 15 cm for more branching and more flowers per plant.
4. For drying: cut when the flower is half-open — fully open blooms keep opening after cutting and lose their shape.
5. Strip the leaves, bundle the stems and hang upside down in a dark, airy spot for 2–3 weeks. Colour holds for years.