White Strawflower Seeds

White Strawflower is one of the most elegant everlasting flowers grown for cutting gardens, producing large, crisp papery blooms of brilliant pure white surrounding bright golden centers. The pristine flowers are borne on long, sturdy stems above attractive gray-green foliage, creating a clean, sophisticated appearance that complements virtually every floral arrangement. Blooming continuously from early summer until frost, this florist favorite provides an endless supply of beautiful stems for fresh bouquets and everlasting displays.

Long, straight stems and exceptional vase life make White Strawflower one of the finest flowers for fresh floral design. The brilliant white blooms remain attractive for up to two weeks in the vase, adding texture and brightness to wedding bouquets, centerpieces, mixed arrangements, and elegant monochromatic displays. Harvested just before the flowers fully open, they dry perfectly while retaining their crisp form and snowy-white color, making them indispensable for wreaths, dried bouquets, garlands, and holiday decorations.

Growing 30 to 40 inches tall, White Strawflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat, drought, and poor soils with remarkable ease. Regular harvesting stimulates continuous flowering, producing a dependable supply of florist-quality stems throughout the growing season. Easy to grow and exceptionally productive, it is an essential flower for cutting gardens, flower farms, and home gardeners who enjoy both fresh and dried floral arrangements.

Specifications
Botanical Name: Bracteantha bracteata (syn. Xerochrysum bracteatum)
Plant Type: Annual
Height: 30–40 inches
Spread: 12–18 inches
Flower Color: Pure white 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
White Strawflower is one of the finest flowers available for both fresh and everlasting floral design, prized for its luminous white blooms, outstanding vase life, and remarkable drying qualities. Whether featured in elegant wedding bouquets, classic garden arrangements, or preserved in everlasting wreaths and dried centerpieces, Bracteantha bracteata is an indispensable addition to every cutting garden and flower farm.