Xerochrysum bracteatum

Xerochrysum bracteatum is an upright plant with papery flower heads. The leaves of the Straw Flower are lanceolate and dark green. The flowers have a rich variety of colors, namely pink, red, orange, bright yellow, purple, purple-brown and white. Once dried, the flowers retain good color.
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Care tips

Regularly removing spent flowers encourages new blooms of this straw flower. Once dried, the flowers retain good color. Drying is done when the flower buds are half open. And you do this by tying the flowers in bunches and hanging them upside down in a dry, airy and dark place. While drying, the flowers will open further by themselves.

The Gold Straw Flower is an easy plant that thrives in a variety of conditions. The plant is native to Australia, which explains its preference for warmth and not too wet soil.

General care tips can be found here

Specifications

Dutch name:
Goldenstroom
Theme:
Autumn rhythm, Colour Symphony, Summer delight
Type of crop:
Annual
Flower color:
Geel, Roze, Wit, Rood, Oranje, Paars, Paarsbruin
Flowering time:
juni, juli, augustus, september, oktober
Leaf color:
Groen
Height:
30 cm - 40 cm
Evergreen:
Nee
Hardiness:
Not
Pitch:
Sun
Application:
Border, Pot, Groep
Soil type:
Normale bodem, Droge bodem, Stenige bodem
Special features:
Kan goed tegen droogte, Snijbloem, Trekt bijen aan
Plant density:
9 to 12 per m²
Expected availability week:
18 - 30, 20 - 28, 42 - 44