Helichrysum Mix Flower Seeds

About Helichrysum Mix Flower Seeds

Strawflower — crisp, papery petals that feel like straw to the touch and keep their colour even after drying.

• Botanical name: Helichrysum bracteatum (Xerochrysum bracteatum)
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7–14 days at 18–24C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 3 mm — cover lightly; the seed needs some light.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7–14 days at 18–24C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Little water — water when the soil dries. Overwatering is the biggest mistake.
• Soil: Light, well-drained soil; avoid heavy clay.
• Temperature: 15–32C
• Fertiliser: Light monthly feed

Sowing season in India

October–November Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Root rot from overwatering; downy mildew in damp crowded beds

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.