Hellichrysm Spangle Mixed Seeds

• Helichrysum Spangle is an annual plant.
• The best time to plant is in February/ March. The flower blooms well in summer (June-September)
• The flowers bloom in variegated colours - Bright shades of pink, white, red, orange, yellow, and purple.
• Germination occurs in 8-10 days and the plant can adapt well in average soils. 
• The flowers are known for their bright colours and their ability to resist drought.

Helichrysum commonly known as the Strawflower is a heat-loving, drought-tolerant plant that can adapt to adverse climatic conditions. Strawflowers are members of the daisy family that blooms throughout summer. The straw-like blooms come in variegated colours - bright shades of pink, white, red, orange, yellow, and purple. It is a common plant used in bouquets owing to its bright colors and ease of growing. The plants are well suited for the sunniest to the shadiest part of the garden. However, to see beautiful blooms throughout summer and autumn, the plant should be cared for with proper watering. 

Specifications

How to Care

• Helichrysum (Strawflower) can be grown easily from seeds. They can be comfortably grown in mid-size grow bags like the HDPE 18x18 bags. 
• The best time to sow is March when the average temperature is 20-25 degrees celsius. To sow indoors, the best time in February. The seeds should be positioned ¼ inches to ⅛ inches below the topsoil level. 
• The flowers bloom by mid-summer (June-September) and will continue until the temperature is cold. The plant adapts well in average soils. It will take 8-10 days to germinate. 
• After germination they should be positioned where they could obtain 4-5 hours of sun daily. The plant can tolerate shade but will not grow/ bloom in cooler temperatures/ full shade. 
• The plants cannot bear overwatering, thus watering should be kept at a check. Though the plants adapt well in poor soil and are drought tolerant, they could bloom only with proper watering. 
• Like any other flowering plant, Strawflowers are subjected to pest attacks. The pests can be controlled by watering the leaves with a watering wand and by applying pesticides at regular intervals.