Strawflower ‘Candy Pink’

Bracteantha bracteata

Features

  • Cut-and-come-again
  • Dryable
  • Easy to grow
  • Heat-loving
  • Pollinator-friendly

Description

Also known in the trade as ‘Rose’

A versatile and textural addition to the cutting garden, strawflower can be used fresh and also dried in fall bouquets and wreaths. These rose-pink flowers have an iridescent quality—the base of the petals are white and darken to rose-pink at the tip. Also known as everlasting flowers, the color and shape of these papery blooms will last indefinitely when dried. Pollinators love them.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Seed requires light to germinate, so do not cover. Bottom-water until seedlings emerge.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when the flowers are half open and before they are pollinated. Expect a vase life of 7 days or more. To dry, remove foliage and hang upside down in a warm, dark place until firm.

Details

Description

Also known in the trade as ‘Rose’

A versatile and textural addition to the cutting garden, strawflower can be used fresh and also dried in fall bouquets and wreaths. These rose-pink flowers have an iridescent quality—the base of the petals are white and darken to rose-pink at the tip. Also known as everlasting flowers, the color and shape of these papery blooms will last indefinitely when dried. Pollinators love them.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 36 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 80 to 90 days
Plant spacing: 9 in
Pinch: not necessary

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Start seed indoors in trays 6 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after all danger of frost has passed. Seed requires light to germinate, so do not cover. Bottom-water until seedlings emerge.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest when the flowers are half open and before they are pollinated. Expect a vase life of 7 days or more. To dry, remove foliage and hang upside down in a warm, dark place until firm.

Sources

How to Grow

Winter Mini Course

Learn how to start flowers from seed in this three-part video series

In our upcoming Winter Mini Course, you’ll learn everything you need to know to successfully start flowers from seed, including all of the necessary supplies, step-by-step instructions, special tips and tricks, and how to create a simple indoor seed-starting area.