Helichrysum 'Double Mixed' Seeds
£3.19
notes
A charming and easy‑to‑grow annual with papery, daisy‑like blooms in a kaleidoscope of colours that keeps your garden bright through summer. The double‑flowered heads hold their colour beautifully, even after cutting and drying, making this mix an excellent choice for borders, containers and floral crafts.
Dimensions
- Approx. 500 seeds
- 90cm eventual height
Features
notes
A charming and easy‑to‑grow annual with papery, daisy‑like blooms in a kaleidoscope of colours that keeps your garden bright through summer. The double‑flowered heads hold their colour beautifully, even after cutting and drying, making this mix an excellent choice for borders, containers and floral crafts.
Insights
Johnsons Seeds, part of the historic Mr Fothergill brand with over two centuries of horticultural heritage, offers gardeners vibrant, reliable flower seeds selected for vigorous germination and strong garden performance. Their range is chosen to inspire colour, structure and repeat blooming in British gardens.
Details
- Sow: February – May (indoors) or April – June (direct outdoors)
- Flowers: June – September
- Hardy annual
Planting
- Soil: Free‑draining, moderately fertile soil
- Aspect: Full sun
- Under cover: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep in seed trays from February – April, keeping the compost moist.
- Outdoors: Once the risk of frost has passed, sow direct from April – June into a prepared seedbed.
- Spacing: Thin or transplant to about 30–45 cm (12–18″) between plants to allow airflow and room for growth.
Care
Once established, these strawflowers are relatively low‑maintenance. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering and remove any weak or crowded seedlings. Taller stems can be lightly supported in exposed sites.
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