Purple-Red Strawflower Seeds

Purple-Red Bracteantha, commonly known as Strawflower, produces an abundance of large, fully double blooms in rich shades of deep purple-red with bright golden centers. The papery, everlasting flowers are held on long, sturdy stems above attractive gray-green foliage, creating a spectacular display from early summer until frost. Their brilliant color and unique texture make them favorites for cutting gardens, cottage landscapes, and professional flower production.

Strong stems, outstanding vase life, and remarkable durability have made Purple-Red Strawflower one of the world's premier cut flowers. The blooms retain their vibrant color and crisp texture for weeks in fresh arrangements while adding striking contrast to bouquets, centerpieces, and floral displays. Harvested just before the flowers fully open, they also dry beautifully, maintaining their rich color and form for months or even years in everlasting bouquets, wreaths, garlands, and decorative crafts.

Growing 30 to 40 inches tall, Purple-Red Bracteantha thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, drought, and poor soils with ease once established. Regular harvesting encourages continual flowering, providing an abundant supply of florist-quality stems throughout the growing season. Easy to grow and exceptionally productive, it is an essential addition to cutting gardens, flower farms, and home landscapes where fresh and dried flowers are equally appreciated.

Specifications
Botanical Name: Bracteantha bracteata (syn. Xerochrysum bracteatum)
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 30–40 inches
Spread: 12–18 inches
Flower Color: Deep purple-red with golden centers
Bloom Season: Early summer until frost
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; adaptable to most garden soils
Water Needs: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established
Hardiness: Grown as an annual
Cut Flower Quality: Outstanding
Vase Life: 10–14 days
Stem Length: 24–36 inches
Fresh Bouquet Use: Outstanding
Dry Flower Use: Outstanding

Seedman Notes
Purple-Red Bracteantha is one of the indispensable flowers for any serious cutting garden, prized for its brilliant everlasting blooms, exceptional vase life, and unmatched drying qualities. Whether showcased in fresh bouquets or preserved for beautiful everlasting arrangements, Bracteantha bracteata remains one of the finest flowers available for gardeners who appreciate lasting beauty throughout every season.