Bring vibrant color and long-lasting blooms to your garden with the Strawflower Mix, an heirloom variety prized for its colorful, papery flowers. Naturally non-GMO and easy to grow, these flowers are ideal for borders, containers, and dried floral arrangements. Their bright, cheerful blooms add charm to any home garden, making them a favorite for gardeners seeking low-maintenance yet visually striking flowers.
Features & Specifications
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Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
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Flower Colors: Mixed vibrant shades (red, pink, yellow, orange, white)
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Growth Habit: Upright, bushy form
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Height: 12 – 18 inches
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Bloom Season: Summer through fall
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Uses: Borders, containers, dried flower arrangements, decorative gardens
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Seed Quality: Heirloom, Non-GMO, high germination rate
Planting & Sowing Instructions
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Sowing Time: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or sow directly outdoors after frost.
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Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil enriched with organic matter.
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Light Needs: Full sun for best flowering.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface and press gently; do not cover deeply.
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Spacing: 8 – 10 inches apart.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination; moderate watering once established.
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Care Tips: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering; remove weeds to reduce competition.
