{"product_id":"helichrysum-bracteatum-frosted-sulphur","title":"Helichrysum Bracteatum Frosted Sulphur Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelichrysum 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant Type: Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum (syn. Helichrysum bracteatum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Sowing Time: Spring to early summer once frost risk has passed; start in trays 4-6 weeks before planting out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition: Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow Depth: Surface sow; do not cover seed as light is required for germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacing: 25-30 cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination: 7-10 days in warm conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: Around 90-100 cm for taller cut-flower types; support may be useful.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Pack Sizes: 100 raw seed, 1000 raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow Helichrysum Frosted Sulphur?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft sulphur-yellow blooms add a gentle highlight to cut-flower bunches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for dried arrangements because the papery bracts hold shape well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood fresh cut flower when harvested at the right stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts pollinators in sunny garden beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting colour and texture for seasonal displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart in trays and transplant carefully once seedlings are strong and weather is warm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom water or mist gently so the uncovered seed is not buried.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse well-drained soil and avoid overly wet conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinch young plants if you want more branching and higher stem production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when two or three layers of bracts have opened, before the flower is fully mature, especially for drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrought to you by Ubuntuberg Seeds, where our mission is to cultivate humanity \u0026amp; harvest unity. Ubuntuberg Seeds: the highest quality seed stock in all of Southern Africa, sourced from sustainable farms, guaranteeing you the best quality seed stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ubuntuberg","offers":[{"title":"100 raw seed","offer_id":46149888639112,"sku":"358808-S100SR","price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 raw seed","offer_id":46149888606344,"sku":"358808-S01MSR","price":264.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/HELICHRYSUMKINGSIZEFROSTEDSULPHUR_Container_Container.jpg?v=1782892890","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/helichrysum-bracteatum-frosted-sulphur","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}