Hardy Annual, Strawflower, or Everlasting, is an easy plant
to grow, with a wide range of colors. The true petals are found
in the center of each flower and they are surrounded by
colorful, straw-like bracts. The flowers bloom from summer to
early autumn. Harvest flowers for drying before they open fully
and hang them upside down in cool, dark place. Seeds need light
to germinate; plant in porous soil. They prosper during hot
summers, but high humidity or continual damp may cause stem
rot.
Tips:
When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow
on in cooler conditions. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor
conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of
frost 30cm (12in) apart in sun and ordinary well drained
soil.
Harvesting:
Pick when foliage is quite dry and the flowers are well open,
tie in small bunches and hang upside down in a dry, well
ventilated place until dry.
Check out our
Complete Everlasting Flower Growing Guide
For the earliest blooms, start Xeranthemum seeds indoors in the late winter using small peat pots. For areas with a long growing season, Immortelle seeds can be sown directly outside in a prepared seedbed. Cover the Immortelle flower seed lightly with soil and keep moist. Once established, Immortelle is fairly drought tolerant. For drying, cut the flowers in the morning when the bloom is just beginning to open. Hang in bunches upside down in a well-ventilated room.
An annual plant growing 24" tall.
Features:
Radiant Color Palette: A warm, romantic blend of apricot, peach, salmon, and rose with golden undertones that create a glowing effect in both fresh and dried arrangements.
The Ultimate "Everlasting": Known for their unique, papery bracts that feel pre-dried on the stem. When dried, they retain their shape and brilliant color indefinitely, making them perfect for wreaths, garlands, and winter decor.
Heat-Loving Workhorse: These sturdy, 3- to 4-foot tall plants are exceptionally heat and drought tolerant, thriving through the peak of summer when other flowers might fade.
Pollinator Magnet: While you'll love them for cutting, bees and butterflies will flock to them for their nectar-rich centers.
Height: 36–42 inches, featuring well-branched stems that provide plenty of blooms for cutting. Sun Requirements: Full Sun (at least 6–8 hours). Days to Maturity: 75–85 days. Harvest Tip: For the best dried quality, harvest when only the first 2–3 layers of petals have unfurled.
Sweet Everlasting’s fruit has a tuff of light brown hairs that will allow it to be carried off by the wind. The plant also gives off a wonderful maple syrup smell, making it a nice addition to any garden.
This plant is attractive to the Painted Lady Butterfly and the leaves are aromatic when crushed, making a nice potpourri component.
The "Forever" Flower for Every Garden. Imagine a garden bed that stays vibrant from mid-summer right through the first hard frost. The Sultane Mix delivers an explosion of copper, crimson, gold, salmon, and silvery-white double blooms. Their unique, papery bracts aren't just beautiful—they are incredibly durable, standing up to heat and drought without losing their brilliance.
Why You’ll Love Growing Sultane Mix:
Florist-Grade Stems: Specifically bred for extra-long, 40-inch straight stems that make harvesting and arranging a breeze.
The Ultimate Everlasting: Unlike other blooms that wilt in days, Sultane Strawflowers keep their vivid colour and shape indefinitely when dried.
Pollinator Magnet: Watch your garden come alive as bees and butterflies flock to these nectar-rich centers.
Low Maintenance, High Reward: Once established, these plants are tough as nails. They thrive in full sun and require very little fuss to produce a massive yield.
Stop buying expensive dried bouquets and start growing your own. With just one packet of Sultane Mix, you can create stunning fresh centerpieces all summer and enough dried wreaths and crafts to last the entire winter.
Bring a touch of "everlasting" beauty to your backyard today.
The richly flowering plants grows approximately 28 inches tall. The flower heads are about 3/4 inch wide. Ammobium Alatum seeds can be sowed indoors in March - April, or outdoors in poor, well-drained soil in a sunny position after frost season is over. Ammobium flower seeds may be grown as a perennial in frost free zones. Winged Everlasting plants are native to Australia.
Add a touch of color to your landscape with our delightful Helichrysum Paper Daisy varieties! To ensure vibrant blooms, plant your seeds in well-draining soil and a sunny spot. With these varieties, you get happiness and beauty! Ht. 36-40".
Add a touch of color to your landscape with our delightful Helichrysum Paper Daisy varieties! To ensure vibrant blooms, plant your seeds in well-draining soil and a sunny spot. With these varieties, you get happiness and beauty! Ht. 36-40".