King Size Orange

SKU: FL4066

Bountiful, burnt orange flowers that are tinged with deeper red-orange on the tips and undersides but are a sunny, golden-orange when they... Read More

Matures 75-85

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Average Seeds Per Gram 1302 ?

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Product Details

Bountiful, burnt orange flowers that are tinged with deeper red-orange on the tips and undersides but are a sunny, golden-orange when they fully open. The double flowers are 5-7cm (2-2.5") across and grow atop tall, branching stems. They bloom from the end of summer through to fall. Growing to 90-100cm (36-40') tall, this the quintessential choice for dried arrangements, but is also an excellent fresh cut flower.

Annual.

Quick Facts:

    • Large 5-7cm (2-2.5") flower
    • Excellent cut flower
    • Suitable for fresh and dry arrangements
    • 90-100cm (36-40') tall

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All About King Size Orange

Latin

Latin
Xerochrysum bracteatum (also widely listed as Helichrysum bracteautum and even Bracteantha bracteata).
Family: Asteraceae

Difficulty

Difficulty
Easy

Season & Zone

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun

Timing

Timing
Direct sow mid-April, but only in regions with long summers. Otherwise, sow indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 5-20 days.

Starting

Starting
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds. Space 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).

Growing

Growing
Strawflower seeds are particularly uniform, so they tend to all be in bloom at once from summer to late fall. Cut flowers as needed for arrangements and drying, and deadhead any spent flowers. Doing a second sowing, two to three weeks after the first, will produce a longer bloom time.

Companion Planting

Companion Planting
Cornflowers are attractive to butterflies and pollinators of all kinds. They attract predatory hoverflies. Plant them any place where aphids are a nuisance.

More on Companion Planting.

How to Grow Strawflower

Step 1

Timing

Direct sow mid-April, but only in regions with long summers. Otherwise, sow indoors 6 – 8 weeks before last frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds should sprout in 5-20 days.

Step 2

Starting

Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds. Space 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).

Step 3

Growing

Strawflower seeds are particularly uniform, so they tend to all be in bloom at once from summer to late fall. Cut flowers as needed for arrangements and drying, and deadhead any spent flowers. Doing a second sowing, two to three weeks after the first, will produce a longer bloom time.

Tips

Companion Planting

Cornflowers are attractive to butterflies and pollinators of all kinds. They attract predatory hoverflies. Plant them any place where aphids are a nuisance.

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