Product Description
Overview
Vintage Xeranthemum (Xeranthemum annuum) is a beloved heirloom flower known for its papery, everlasting blooms that retain color and shape long after harvesting. Its silvery stems and delicate flowers make it a favorite for cutting gardens, dried bouquets, and rustic floral arrangements.
Key Features
- Produces long-lasting, papery blooms in pink, purple, and white shades.
- Excellent for dried flower arrangements and crafts.
- Drought-tolerant and easy to care for.
- Adds a vintage, timeless charm to any garden.
- Perfect for sunny borders, containers, or cutting gardens.
Specifications
- Common Name: Xeranthemum, Immortelle
- Botanical Name: Xeranthemum annuum
- Plant Type: Annual
- Flower Colors: Pink, Purple, White
- Blooming Season: Summer to Early Fall
- Height: 18–24 inches
- Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Low to Moderate
- Special Features: Long-lasting blooms, great for drying, pollinator-friendly
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
Planting & Growing Guide
- Sow seeds directly outdoors after frost or start indoors 6 weeks before the last frost.
- Prepare light, well-drained soil in full sun.
- Sow seeds 1/8 inch deep and keep soil lightly moist until germination (10–14 days).
- Thin seedlings to 8–10 inches apart when large enough to handle.
- Water sparingly once established to encourage strong stems and vibrant blooms.
