Purple Red – Strawflower Seed

Description

Brighten up your garden with the vibrant Purple Red Strawflower, known for its rich, deep purple-red petals and strong resilience. Perfect for both fresh and dried floral arrangements, this flower brings a bold pop of color to your landscape and lasts long even after being harvested.

Features:

Rich Purple-Red Blooms: Known for its striking color, Purple Red strawflowers produce bold, papery blooms that stand out in any garden.

Ideal for Dried Flowers: Its stiff texture makes it ideal for drying, maintaining both its form and color, perfect for bouquets, wreaths, and other arrangements.

Drought-Tolerant: A hardy plant that can thrive with minimal water, making it ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, helping create a vibrant and active garden ecosystem.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual.

Mature Size: Typically grows 18-24 inches tall.

Planting Depth: Plant seeds about 1/8 inch deep in well-draining soil.

Planting Season: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.

Spacing: Space plants about 10-12 inches apart.

Flower Color: Bold purple-red blooms.

Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.

Soil Requirements: Prefers well-drained, moderately rich soil; tolerates drought once established.

Bloom Time: Blooms from mid to late summer, continuing into fall.

Hardiness Zones: Suitable for USDA Zones 7-10.