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Helichrysum Bracteatum Frosted Sulphur Seed produces papery strawflower blooms in soft sulphur-yellow tones for sunny South African cutting gardens and dried-flower work. These everlasting-style flowers are valued for their long-lasting texture and strong vase or drying potential.
Plant Information
- Plant Type: Annual
- Scientific Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum (syn. Helichrysum bracteatum)
Growing Information
- 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 Helichrysum Frosted Sulphur?
- Soft sulphur-yellow blooms add a gentle highlight to cut-flower bunches.
- Excellent for dried arrangements because the papery bracts hold shape well.
- Good fresh cut flower when harvested at the right stage.
- Attracts pollinators in sunny garden beds.
- Long-lasting colour and texture for seasonal displays.
Garden Uses
Grow Helichrysum Frosted Sulphur in a sunny cutting patch, mixed annual border or dried-flower garden. The pale yellow tones combine well with white, rose, apricot, orange and deeper red strawflowers for bunches and everlasting arrangements.
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.
- Harvest when two or three layers of bracts have opened, before the flower is fully mature, especially for drying.
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