Grow guide
How to grow Strawflower King Size Orange
Xerochrysum bracteatum
- Type
- Strawflower
- Zones
- USDA zones 2–11
- Sun
- Full
- Time to harvest
- 75–85 days
- Spacing
- 9″ apart
- Density
- 4 per sq ft
- Habit
- Upright
- Frost tolerance
- Tender
- Sowing
- Start indoors, then transplant
- Start indoors
- 6 weeks before last frost
Care
- Harvest As needed
- Deadhead As needed
- Water Weekly
Notes
Fiery orange papery double 2-2.5" blooms on 36-40" well-branched plants; harvest when 2-3 petal layers open for best fresh and dried results.
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