Rose Pink Strawflower Seeds – Fresh & Dried Flowers

Papery Rose-Pink Blooms for Bouquets and Crafts

Rose Pink Strawflower (Xerochrysum bracteatum) produces vibrant, double, pompom-like flowers with a distinctive papery texture. The blooms measure approximately 2–3 inches across on tall, well-branched plants, making them a colorful choice for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements.

Grow a group in a sunny cutting border, then enjoy the flowers indoors in wreaths, craft projects, or long-lasting dried displays. Often called Paper Daisy or Everlasting Daisy, strawflower is native to Australia and is commonly grown as a summer annual.

Plant Highlights

• Botanical name: Xerochrysum bracteatum, also sold under the names Helichrysum bracteatum and Bracteantha bracteata.
• Flower color: Rose pink.
• Flower form: Double, papery blooms approximately 2–3 inches across.
• Height: Approximately 36–42 inches.
• Garden use: Grown as a warm-season annual; do not assume winter hardiness.
• Flowering: A long seasonal display in suitable conditions, with timing dependent on sowing date and climate.
• Light: Full sun preferred; tolerates partial shade.
• Soil: Moist but well drained; supplied pH range 6.6–7.5.
• Established plants: Tolerate heat and some drought.
• Garden interest: Attracts butterflies and is described as deer resistant, not deer proof.

When to Plant

For an earlier start, sow indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before your intended outdoor planting date. Transplant after frost danger has passed, gradually acclimating seedlings to outdoor conditions first.

Direct sow outdoors after the frost season when temperatures are consistently warm. Use local frost dates and weather conditions to choose planting dates. Avoid cold, saturated soil.

Sowing and Germination

Sow in clean cell packs, flats, or a fine, weed-free seedbed. Press seeds onto the growing medium and do not cover, because light is needed for germination. The supplied directions suggest 3–4 seeds per intended plant; thin seedlings as needed.

Keep the surface evenly moist with gentle watering. The existing instructions list warm germination conditions around 70–76°F and emergence ranging from approximately 8–20 days. Actual timing varies with conditions.

Allow approximately 18–24 inches between these tall, branching plants, adjusting for growing conditions and the mature spread.

Garden Care

Water young plants while they establish. Once growing well, water according to soil moisture, rainfall, and heat, allowing the surface to dry somewhat between waterings without leaving young plants severely dry. Avoid persistent waterlogging.

Use a balanced fertilizer according to its label directions if needed during active growth. Plants may self-sow where conditions allow; remove spent flowers before seed matures if you want to limit reseeding.

Growing in Containers

Choose a large, stable container with drainage holes for plants that can exceed 3 feet tall. Use a well-draining potting mix, allow room for branching, and place in full sun where possible.

Check moisture regularly, particularly during hot or windy weather. Water when needed and let excess water drain freely. Avoid crowding and provide support if stems become top-heavy or exposed to wind.

Fresh and Dried Flowers

Cut stems with clean snips for fresh bouquets and remove leaves that would sit below the waterline. Place stems in clean water promptly.

For dried displays, hang small bunches in a dry, well-ventilated place out of direct sunlight. The papery blooms are valued for lasting color and texture, but dried flowers are not guaranteed to last indefinitely. Keep finished arrangements dry and handle gently.

Available Seed Packs

Choose 100 seeds, 300 seeds, or 1,000 seeds. All packs are the rose-pink selection, with no separate flower-color option. This listing is for planting seeds, not live plants or cut flowers.