Common Name: Strawflower, Golden Everlasting, Paper Daisy
Scientific Name: Helichrysum Monstrosum
Physical Attributes: Bright golden yellow blooms with a texture similar to thick paper sits atop woody erect stems that will bloom until the last frost. Starting off as small buds and slowly exposing a feathery soft yellow center.
Uses: Dried flowers hold colour and shape. Beds and borders.
Life Cycle: Annual
Growing Height: 30 – 150cm (standard height is around 90cm)
Attracts: Native bees and butterflies.
When to Sow: Spring, Summer & Autumn.
Sowing Depth: 5mm
Sow Spacing: 15 – 60cm
Sowing Method: Lightly sow on the surface as light is required to germinate. Only do so after the last frost of the season.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 7 – 14 days
Maintenance: Deadhead and cut back once flowering ceases.
Seeds Per Packet: 100
Strawflower Golden Yellow | Australian Native — 100 Seeds
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$4.95
Iconic Australian Natives, these golden yellow paper flowers with feathery centers add texture and spirit to your sunny garden beds, borders and bouquets. These flowers live up to their common name ‘Everlasting Daisy’ as once harvested and dried they will forever bring the same amount of colour and punch as if freshly cut. Watch as the delightful textured petals unfold and reveal the pollen-filled yellow centers your happy garden pollinators will love.