Fothergill's Helichrysum Silvery Rose Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Helichrysum bracteatum, a traditional cottage garden favourite prized for its structural interest.
• Plant Class: Half-Hardy Annual, offering fast establishment and robust flowering within the same season as sowing.
• Growth Habit: Reaches a commanding, tall height of 1m (40in) with a clean, upright form that adds superb vertical depth to the middle or back of sunny borders.
• Visual & Texture Interest: Features fascinating papery flowers that display great character even while in bud, creating a striking texture contrast against softer garden foliage.
• Sunlight Position: Thrives best when positioned in full sun, which intensifies the sophisticated silvery-pink petals and ensures strong stem development.
• Wildlife Friendly: Highly attractive to bees and hoverflies, making it an excellent addition for supporting beneficial garden pollinators.
• Drying Quality: The absolute number one choice for dried flower arrangements; the durable, straw-like blooms retain their colour and form perfectly to last for years inside the home.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing Position: Sow under cover in early spring or direct into well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position after the risk of frost has passed.
• Harvesting for Drying: For the best results in dried bouquets, cut the long, upright stems just as the lower petals begin to open and hang them upside down in a cool, dark, and airy space.