{"product_id":"helichrysum-bracteatum-silvery-rose","title":"Helichrysum Bracteatum Silvery Rose Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eHelichrysum Bracteatum Silvery Rose Seed gives the cutting garden romantic rose-pink strawflower colour with a silvery softness. Its papery blooms are ideal for fresh bunches, dried arrangements and sunny South African flower beds.\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 Silvery Rose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilvery rose tones bring soft colour to fresh and dried flower work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapery bracts dry beautifully for long-lasting arrangements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong choice for cut-flower gardens and cottage-style beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdds pollinator-friendly summer colour in sunny positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for mixed strawflower colour palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Helichrysum Silvery Rose in cutting rows or sunny mixed borders where the blooms can be harvested regularly. It pairs well with white, sulphur, apricot, coral and deeper pink flowers for dried-flower bunches and soft garden colour.\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":46149888966792,"sku":"358805-S100SR","price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 raw seed","offer_id":46149888934024,"sku":"358805-S01MSR","price":264.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1107\/8152\/files\/HELICHRYSUMKINGSIZESILVERYROSE_Bloom_Bloom.jpg?v=1782892890","url":"https:\/\/gardening.co.za\/products\/helichrysum-bracteatum-silvery-rose","provider":"GARDENING.co.za","version":"1.0","type":"link"}