Bring lasting color and charm to your garden with Helichrysum Bracteatum, an heirloom variety prized for its vibrant, papery blooms that retain their color even when dried. This non-GMO plant is perfect for borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements. With easy-care growth and long-lasting flowers, Helichrysum Bracteatum adds texture, brightness, and low-maintenance beauty to any home garden.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Flower Color: Shades of red, yellow, orange, pink, or mixed
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Growth Habit: Upright, clumping form
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Height: 12 – 24 inches
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Bloom Season: Summer through early fall
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Uses: Borders, containers, cut flower arrangements, cottage gardens
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost passes.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Full sun for optimal flowering and color.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently and do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: 8 – 12 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; moderate watering once established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooms; minimal maintenance required.
