Strawflower Seeds Silvery Rose

Strawflower is a wonderful cut flower for gardeners who want colour, texture, and flowers that keep going long after harvest. Known for its papery blooms and excellent vase and drying quality, strawflower is a beautiful choice for both fresh bouquets and dried arrangements. It is also a hardworking garden flower, producing plenty of blooms on tall, well-branched plants.

At Love Dahlias Namibia, we love strawflower for its cheerful look, strong cut-flower value, and long season of blooms. If you are searching for strawflower seed in Namibia, cut flower seeds Namibia, or easy flowers for drying, this is a beautiful and practical variety to grow.

Strawflower, also known as Helichrysum bracteatum, is an annual flower that performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is a lovely choice for cut flower gardens, garden borders, and especially for drying.

Package size: 50 seeds

Growing information
Days to germination: 7-10 days at 21-24°C
Sowing:
Transplant (recommended): Sow into 72-cell trays or your preferred seedling container 4-6 weeks before planting out. Do not cover the seed, as light is needed for germination. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering the seed. Harden off seedlings and transplant out after danger of frost.
Direct sow: Suitable where summers are long. Once established, strawflower prefers well-drained soil and temperatures of 21-24°C.
Pinching: Pinching is recommended to encourage uniform and productive branching.
Support: Plants may need support as they grow.

Light preference: Sun
Plant height: 90-100 cm
Plant spacing: 25-30 cm
Hardiness: Annual
Stem length: 30-50 cm
Vase life: 7-10 days
Storage temperature: 21-24°C
Soil requirements: Average soil with good drainage
Uses: Excellent dried flower. Ideal for borders and the back of beds.
Scientific name: Helichrysum bracteatum

Harvest information
Keep blooms harvested or deadheaded for the best yields. For fresh or dried use, cut when 2-3 layers of petals have unfolded, but before the flowers fully open to reveal the centre.

Please note that blooms that are already too open can sometimes close again at night or on dark, overcast days, which can make them look like they are at the right cutting stage when they are actually overmature. To avoid this, harvest on bright mornings or let freshly cut blooms sit in the light for a few hours before judging them. Overmature blooms should be discarded, especially for drying, as they continue to open during the drying process and may shatter or become discoloured.

Why growers love strawflower

• Excellent for fresh and dried flower arranging
• Tall, productive plants with plenty of blooms
• Adds texture and long-lasting colour to bouquets
• Useful in both home gardens and cut-flower patches
• A lovely choice for Namibian gardeners