Xerochrysum bracteatum
Large 5-7cm (2-2.5") flower
Excellent cut flower
Suitable for fresh and dry arrangements
90-100cm (36-40') tall
Matures in 75-85 days.
Bountiful, burnt orange flowers that are tinged with deeper red-orange on the tips and undersides but are a sunny, golden-orange when they fully open. The double flowers are 5-7cm (2-2.5") across and grow atop tall, branching stems. They bloom from the end of summer through to fall. Growing to 90-100cm (36-40') tall, this the quintessential choice for dried arrangements, but is also an excellent fresh cut flower.
Annual.
Approx. 325 Seeds
Direct sow mid-April, but only in regions with long summers. Otherwise, sow indoors 6 � 8 weeks before last frost. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 18-21�C (65-70�F). Seeds should sprout in 5-20 days.
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).