Helichrysum Bracteatum Silvery White Seed

Helichrysum Bracteatum Silvery White Seed produces crisp, papery white strawflower blooms for fresh cutting, dried arrangements and sunny garden displays. It is a useful neutral colour for South African gardeners building an everlasting-flower palette.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Annual
• Scientific Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum (syn. Helichrysum bracteatum)
• General Sowing Time: Spring to early summer once frost risk has passed; start in trays 4-6 weeks before planting out.
• Position: Full sun.
• Sow Depth: Surface sow; do not cover seed as light is required for germination.
• Spacing: 25-30 cm apart.
• Germination: 7-10 days in warm conditions.
• Height: Around 90-100 cm for taller cut-flower types; support may be useful.
• Available Pack Sizes: 100 raw seed, 1000 raw seed

Why Grow This Variety

• White blooms brighten mixed strawflower bunches and dried arrangements.
• Excellent everlasting texture with long-lasting papery bracts.
• Works well as a fresh cut flower and dried flower.
• Useful neutral colour for bouquets, borders and cottage-garden planting.

Garden Uses

Use Helichrysum Silvery White as a clean highlight in cut-flower rows, dried-flower collections and mixed sunny borders. It combines well with rose, sulphur, apricot, orange and red tones where a white flower helps lift the whole palette.

Growing Notes

• Start in trays and transplant carefully once seedlings are strong and weather is warm.
• Bottom water or mist gently so the uncovered seed is not buried.
• Use well-drained soil and avoid overly wet conditions.
• Pinch young plants if you want more branching and higher stem production.

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