Strawflower, Purple Red

Strawflower ‘Purple Red’, Bracteantha bracteata, 100 seeds avg.

Papery blooms in shades of deep wine. The dark, dramatic flowers are nearly black in color. A long-lasting cut for fresh and dried use.

Planting Tips: 

• A cool-season hardy annual that prefers full sun.
• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date or cast seeds directly in the garden.
• Do not cover seeds with soil.
• Allow 7-10 days to germinate.
• Space plants 9-12" apart in the garden.
• Grows to 36-48" tall.
• 75-85 days to bloom.
• Winter hardy to zone 8.

Harvesting Tips: 

• Harvest the central stem at almost ground level, just above the lowest three to four side shoots.
• Future cuts should be made at the stem base.
• Harvest when the center is developed and the bracts, which look like petals, are almost completely unfolded.
• Hang to dry.