Add bold color and long-lasting beauty to your garden with Fire Ball Strawflower Seeds (Xerochrysum bracteatum). This stunning flower variety produces brilliant red-orange blooms with a papery texture that holds its shape beautifully, making it a favorite for both fresh and dried floral arrangements.
Also known as Strawflower or Everlasting Flower, Fire Ball creates a spectacular display of warm, fiery blooms throughout the summer. Its sturdy stems, vibrant colors, and excellent drying qualities make it a popular choice for cutting gardens, cottage gardens, borders, and decorative landscapes.
With 100 seeds per pack, this variety offers plenty of opportunity to grow a colorful flower display that lasts well beyond the growing season.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum (syn. Bracteantha bracteata)
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Common Name: Fire Ball Strawflower, Everlasting Flower, Paper Daisy
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Plant Type: Annual Flower
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Bloom Color: Fiery Red, Orange, Bronze Tones
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Flower Form: Papery Double Blooms
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Growth Habit: Upright Bushy Plant
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Plant Height: 18–36 inches
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Light Requirements: Full Sun
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Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
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Bloom Season: Summer to Fall
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Seed Quantity: Approximately 100 Seeds
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Uses: Cut flowers, dried arrangements, borders, cottage gardens, containers
🔥 Why Grow Fire Ball Strawflower Seeds?
- 🌺 Brilliant Fiery Blooms: Adds vibrant red-orange color to summer gardens.
- 💐 Perfect Dried Flower: Maintains its shape and color for long-lasting arrangements.
- ☀️ Heat Tolerant: Thrives in sunny, warm growing conditions.
- 🌱 Easy to Grow: A rewarding choice for beginner and experienced gardeners.
- 🪴 Versatile Flower: Great for beds, borders, containers, and cutting gardens.
🌱 Growing Tips
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed.
- Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; do not cover deeply as seeds need light to germinate.
- Keep soil evenly moist during germination.
- Transplant seedlings into a sunny location with well-draining soil.
- Avoid excessive watering once established.
- Harvest blooms when partially open for the best results in dried arrangements.
Germination: Approximately 7–14 days under ideal conditions.
Days to Bloom: Around 75–90 days.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is a Strawflower?
Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum) is an annual flower known for its papery blooms that retain their shape and color when dried.
Can Strawflowers grow from seeds?
Yes. Strawflowers are easy to grow from seed and perform best in warm, sunny conditions.
Are Strawflowers good for dried arrangements?
Yes. They are one of the most popular flowers for dried bouquets because the blooms last for a long time.
Can Fire Ball Strawflowers grow in containers?
Yes. Their upright growth makes them suitable for pots, planters, and small-space gardens.
Where to Buy Fire Ball Strawflower Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh Fire Ball Strawflower Seeds (Xerochrysum bracteatum) with fast U.S. shipping. Grow vibrant everlasting flowers perfect for cutting gardens, dried floral crafts, borders, and colorful landscapes.
