Purple-Red Strawflower – 100 Seeds

Purple-Red Strawflower – 100 Seeds

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Purple-Red Strawflower – 100 Seeds

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Purple-Red Strawflower – 100 Seeds

Sale price  $1.99 Regular price  $3.99
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Grow the ultimate everlasting flower with our Purple-Red Strawflower seeds. This stunning heirloom is a must-have for any cutting garden, prized for its unique, papery blooms that feel dry to the touch even when fresh. This variety produces an abundance of beautiful, double blooms in a rich, jewel-toned, deep purple-red. Strawflower is a fantastic "cut-and-come-again" plant, providing a season-long supply of blooms. It's truly famous for its ability to be dried, holding its shape and vibrant color perfectly for "everlasting" bouquets, wreaths, and crafts.

⭐ What you'll love

  • Beautiful, rich purple-red, papery blooms with a classic "everlasting" texture.
  • The absolute best flower for drying, holding its shape and color indefinitely.
  • A prolific "cut-and-come-again" flower for an endless supply of blooms.
  • An incredibly tough plant that thrives in summer heat and drought.

🌿 Seed details

  • Plant Name: Purple-Red Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum)
  • Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
  • Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
  • Lifecycle: Annual
  • Height: 36-40 inches
  • Days to Maturity: 75-85 days
  • USDA Zone: Grown as an annual in all zones.
  • Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

  • Sowing: For best results, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
  • Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly.
  • Germination: Keep soil moist at 70-75°F. Germination takes 7-14 days.
  • Spacing: Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed, spacing them 9-12 inches apart.
  • Light Requirement: Full Sun.
  • Soil: Prefers average, well-draining soil.
  • Harvest: For drying, cut stems just as the flowers are beginning to open, before the center is fully exposed.

✅ Our seed packets

  • Professionally designed and made.
  • Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
  • Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
  • Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
  • Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
  • Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

  • FREE SHIPPING on all orders of an amount equal to or greater than $35.00.
  • Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
  • Tracking is included with every order.

Shipping + Returns

We strive to process and ship all orders in a timely manner, working diligently to ensure that your items are on their way to you as soon as possible.

Please note that, due to the nature of this product, we are unable to accept returns. If you have an issue with your order, please reach out and we will make it right.

Germination Group

Group 2 - Hardy Annuals, Hardy Herbs, Cool Weather Vegetables

These seeds love cool temperatures and germinate readily when winter sown. While they don't require stratification, they thrive in the cold conditions of winter sowing. Sow in jugs during winter for strong, early spring seedlings that are ready to transplant when the weather warms.

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