{"product_id":"tall-mixed-strawflower-seeds","title":"Tall Mixed Strawflower Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrow Everlasting Blooms from Heirloom, Non-GMO Tall Mixed Strawflower Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawflowers are the cut flower that never fades. Our heirloom Tall Mixed strawflower seeds (\u003cem\u003eXerochrysum bracteatum\u003c\/em\u003e) grow into sturdy 30 to 40 inch plants topped with papery, glossy blooms in yellow, orange, pink, rose, red, and white. The petals feel like straw, hold their color for months when dried, and keep coming from midsummer to frost. This 0.5 oz bulk pack holds over 39,000 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must for cut-flower growers, wreath and dried-arrangement makers, and gardeners in hot, dry climates. Strawflowers are tough, heat loving, and productive, and they are a favorite with bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, or sow directly after frost once the soil has warmed. Press the seeds onto the surface and do not bury them, since they need light to germinate. Seedlings appear in 7 to 14 days. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/growing-guides\/strawflower\"\u003estrawflower growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e covers the details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun with average, well-drained soil. Strawflowers tolerate drought once established and dislike soggy ground. Pinch young plants to encourage branching, and stake the tallest stems in windy sites. Deadhead or cut regularly for a steady supply of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor drying, cut when the outer petals have opened but the center is still tight; the flower keeps opening as it dries. Strip the leaves, bundle the stems, and hang them upside down in a dark, airy place for 2 to 3 weeks. For fresh bouquets, cut at any stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrawflowers give you fresh bouquets all summer and dried flowers all winter, with no dye and no special equipment. They also feed pollinators and stand up to heat where softer flowers wilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy gardeners love our strawflower seed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur strawflower seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. The bulk pack is sized for market growers and anyone who wants an armful of everlasting color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"0.5oz","offer_id":45990767984847,"sku":"ORSTM_62_14","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Tall-Mixed-Strawflower-Seeds-_-Non-GMO-Heirloom-Organo-Republic-269253078.jpg?v=1788438638","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/tall-mixed-strawflower-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}