Helichrysum 'Swiss Giants'

Helichrysum bracteatum 'Swiss Giants'

strawflower

This Helichrysum reaches up to 1.5m tall and is a great mix of colours.

Sow: Spring, summer & autumn & will happily grow through the cooler temps over winter in Auckland.

How: Sow either seed trays & prick out, or easy to sow where they are to flower outside, 5mm deep covered with a fine layer of mix or soil. Germination 7 - 10 days

Plant Where: Full sun

Spacing: Plant at 20cm – 30cm spacings.

Height: 1.5m x 30cm

Growing Tips: For cut flowers best pinched out at around 15cm tall, this will encourage multiple side shoots, more flowers & an easier to handle, smaller plant. Great to use fresh in bouquets or pick when the buds are still closed for drying. 

NB. more colours available than those in the image.