{"product_id":"tom-thumb-mix-strawflower-seeds-150-seeds-helichrysum-bracteatum-dwarf-everlasting-blooms","title":"Tom Thumb Mix Strawflower Seeds – 150 Seeds Helichrysum bracteatum Dwarf Everlasting Blooms","description":"\u003cp\u003eTom Thumb Mix Strawflower (Helichrysum bracteatum) is a compact dwarf variety prized for its colorful, papery blooms that retain their shape and color when dried. This mix produces a cheerful blend of bright colors on tidy, well-branched plants, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, and cutting gardens. The flowers are not only beautiful in fresh arrangements but also ideal for everlasting bouquets and crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEasy to grow from seed, strawflowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, attracting pollinators and adding long-lasting color to any garden space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact dwarf habit, perfect for small spaces and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix of vibrant colors including pink, yellow, orange, red, and white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapery blooms that dry well for everlasting arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong blooming season from summer to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators and beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helichrysum bracteatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, compact, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-11 (grown as annual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to first frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light needed for germination; sow seeds on surface and press gently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow strawflower seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly in the garden after danger of frost has passed. Lightly press seeds into the soil surface; do not cover as they need light to germinate. Keep soil moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant to 9-12 inches apart. Water regularly during dry spells, but avoid overhead watering to prevent disease. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering. For dried flowers, harvest when blooms are fully open but before they are fully dry, and hang upside down in a dark, well-ventilated area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e150 seeds of Tom Thumb Mix Strawflower (Helichrysum bracteatum).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824710943030,"sku":"FOLIA2-1057","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6575126993_oy0d.jpg?v=1793004248","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/tom-thumb-mix-strawflower-seeds-150-seeds-helichrysum-bracteatum-dwarf-everlasting-blooms","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}