Dwarf Strawflowers Seeds

This Australian native Paper Daisy mixed seeds is a very widespread native perennial species across Australia and is one of the best-known and most popular of the "paper daisies".

Description

The leaves are usually large (up to 100mm long) and green to grey-green in colour. The individual flowers are very small but are formed into a large cluster surrounded by large papery bracts. The overall appearance is that of a large, single "flower" with the bracts as the "petals". However, well over a hundred true flowers occur inside the ring of bracts. This seed mix includes flowers in shades of pink, white, yellow, red, and orange.

Planting Guide

Strawflowers usually quickly grow from wildflower seeds to full plants in sunny, well-drained positions. They benefit from regular light pruning annually to encourage branching and a greater number of flowers. Severe pruning to overcome "legginess" may be successful but only as a last resort.

Lifecycle: Short-lived perennial

Colours: Pink, white, yellow, red, orange

Sowing Methods: Direct sowing, raising seedlings, seed trays

Sowing Depth: 1mm

Germination: 7 to 14 days 

Temperature: 18°C to 21°C

Plant Height: 40cm

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

Soil Type: Well-drained

You can find more information on this species here.

Delivery Information

Delivery Times Regular:   7 to 11 days Express:  1 to 4 days

Delivery Location Australia Wide

Sowing and Growing Information

Sowing Period Any time of the year  Avoid frost

Flowering Period Spring ~ Autumn (depending on location and time of Sowing)

Sowing Rate 0.5 to 1.0 gm per m²

Growth Height 40cm