King Size Orange, Strawflower Seed

approx 320 seeds
 
Enjoy an abundance of double flowers for fresh and dried arrangements.  Easy to grow, the 90-100 cm (36-40”) tall plants are very tolerant of hot and dry conditions. They hold their colour when dry. 
 
Sow seeds on the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Water from below or use a mister to avoid disturbing the seeds. Space 30-45cm (12-18″) apart, and only transplant once the night time temperatures are consistently above 10°C (50°F).
 
Growing
Strawflower seeds are particularly uniform, so they tend to all be in bloom at once from summer to late fall. Cut flowers as needed for arrangements and drying, and deadhead any spent flowers. Doing a second sowing, two to three weeks after the first, will produce a longer bloom time.
 
Companion Planting
Strawflowers are attractive to butterflies and pollinators of all kinds. They attract predatory hoverflies. Plant them any place where aphids are a nuisance.