Scarlet Strawflower Fireball looks good in the flower bed, vases, corsages, bouquets, and more. Once they begin to bloom in summer, they will reward you with bursts of color right up to frost.
Flowers are often dried and are considered "everlasting." Other common names for Strawflower are Helichrysum Paper Daisy and Everlasting Daisy Helichrysum.
Sow Scarlet seeds in spring after the frost season has ended directly outdoors into prepared soil. For earlier blooms, sow Strawflower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before planting time.
Transplant young plants into the flower garden, pinching back to encourage compact growth. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage flowering. Remove plants after frost.
Flower Specifications
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 40 inches
Bloom Season: Spring through fall
Bloom Color: Scarlet
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, pH 6.6 to 7.5
Deer Resistant: Yes
Planting Directions
Temperature: 72 - 76F
Average Germ Time: 8 - 10 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but press it into the soil
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