This variety of Strawflower offers a consistent deep pink colour and has been grown with care to produce steady, rosy blooms. The daisy-like flowers grow in masses all summer and well into the fall, offering a splash of colour and a haven for pollinators in the garden for many months.
Strawflowers are a proud member of the Asteraceae family and are considered a short-lived perennial in zones 8-11, behaving as an annual in colder zones.
Growing to around 3 - 4 feet high on sturdy stems, they make a wonderful cut flower and are also cherished as one of the best dried flowers. When dried and stored well, they maintain their shape and colour beautifully for years.
They can be started indoors or directly sown in late April. If starting in trays, do so 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the season and transplant outside as soon as temperatures are above 10°C at night.
This variety came from our friends at Ravensong Seeds & Herbals.