{"product_id":"fothergills-helichrysum-strawflower-seeds","title":"Fothergill's Helichrysum Strawflower Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eBracteantha bracteata\u003c\/i\u003e (syn. \u003ci\u003eHelichrysum bracteatum\u003c\/i\u003e), a classic country garden favourite celebrated for its distinct texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Half-Hardy Annual, establishing quickly from seed to deliver an intensive and heavy flush of summer colour within a single growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Reaches a commanding, tall height of 90cm (3ft) with a strong, upright posture that adds great architecture to mid-to-back border designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eColor Palette:\u003c\/b\u003e Produces a cheerful, high-contrast mixture of bold orange, pink, and yellow flower heads that maintain their brilliant pigments even in hot weather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSunlight Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires a position in full sun, which helps the unique, papery petals fully expand and encourages maximum flower production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDrying Excellence:\u003c\/b\u003e Renowned as one of the very finest cut and dried flower varieties available, the unique straw-like blooms preserve their shape and bold colours indefinitely when dried properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow under cover in early spring, or direct sow into finely prepared, well-drained soil in a warm, sun-baked area after all danger of frost has safely passed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHarvesting for Bouquets:\u003c\/b\u003e To ensure the best form for everlasting winter displays, cut the long stems just as the first few outer rows of petals unfold, then hang them upside down in a warm, dry, and well-ventilated room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57605709169023,"sku":"FTG-47052","price":1.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_Helichrysum_Strawflower_Seeds.webp?v=1779604937","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-helichrysum-strawflower-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}