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Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Australia
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Swiss Giants Blend Strawflower Seeds
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Double blooms 2"–2 ½" across in rose, salmon, yellow, gold, scarlet, red, silver, and white
Planting More Flowers
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Hardiness Zones
10, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Surface
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Surface |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12" |
| Germination | 7–14 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date. |
| Special Sowing | Light aids germination; press seeds into soil surface. |
| Growing & Harvesting | For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers that have just begun to show the center. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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17 reviews
- Emma Z.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/20/245 Stars
These flowers are so fun and beautiful with extremely vibrant colors.
- Brooke B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/19/245 Stars
Second year growing this variety and will continue!
- Jackie F.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars7/9/241 Star
My strawflowers didn’t come up. It is my first time growing strawflowers so I was disappointed that they didn’t come up. I didn’t have any problem with the zinnia seeds that I planted.
BIBotanical Interests7/30/24Hey Jackie,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Ashleigh M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/11/245 Stars
Germinated quickly! Still in seedling phase but so far so good! :)
- anita L.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/28/245 Stars
Beautiful packages with great instructions. Wonderful seeds. Plants are gorgeous. Everything I’ve ordered from BI is excellent. I am a multiple repeat customer. And I highly recommend everything they sell