{"product_id":"setaria-italica-hylander-italian-millet","title":"Setaria italica Hylander | Italian Millet","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetaria italica Hylander | Italian Millet | Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetaria italica Hylander is a tall, fast-growing ornamental millet valued for its long, sturdy stems and distinctive bronze-coloured flower heads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The elegant, slightly pendulous plumes develop a rich, textural appearance and are particularly attractive for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut flower production, fresh arrangements, dried flowers and landscape planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHylander grows to approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and produces elongated flower heads measuring around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–15 cm (3–6\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The bronze plumes create a beautiful tapestry-like effect in bouquets and mixed arrangements, adding movement, texture and a natural late-summer character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–70 days to maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Hylander is a useful annual grass for growers looking for a relatively quick crop with excellent versatility for both fresh and dried floral work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetaria italica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hylander\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Italian Millet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Poaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual ornamental grass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHybrid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No – open pollinated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower head colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 150 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight category:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower head length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 8–15 cm (3–6\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 60–70 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering \/ harvest:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e June–October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePosition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut flower, cut foliage, dried flower, ornamental grass and landscaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDays to germinate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e up to 7 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds per gram:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 400\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1000 seed weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 2.5 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Bronze Flower Heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHylander is particularly valued for its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esturdy bronze-coloured plumes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elongated flower heads are approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–15 cm long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and develop a slightly pendulous form as they mature. Their dense yet textural appearance makes them very different from the light, airy panicles of many other ornamental grasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn floral arrangements, Hylander creates a rich \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etapestry-like effect\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, introducing strong texture without competing with the main flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe warm bronze tones work particularly well with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eapricot, terracotta, burgundy, chocolate, cream, green and deep purple flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making Hylander especially useful for late-summer and autumn floristry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall Ornamental Grass for Cutting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaching approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Hylander is a distinctly tall ornamental grass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts combination of long stems and substantial flower heads makes it particularly valuable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecut flower gardens and professional flower production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stems add height and structure to large arrangements, while the bronze plumes provide a strong textural element in mixed bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHylander can also be planted in groups in the garden, where its height creates vertical structure among annual flowers and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast-Growing Annual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetaria italica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hylander is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eannual grass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a relatively fast production cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder suitable growing conditions, allow approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60–70 days to maturity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it useful for succession planting and for growers who want to produce textural stems during the summer and early autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepending on sowing time and growing conditions, the supplier lists the flowering and harvest period from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune through October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHylander is a warm-season grass and should be grown when temperatures are suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow into a fine, evenly moist seed-starting substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approx. 20°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e up to 7 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Required \/ beneficial for germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe supplier specifies a germination method of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop of Paper, 20°C, Light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating that light should be available during germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid deeply covering the seeds. Maintain even moisture during germination without allowing the growing medium to become waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter emergence, provide plenty of light and good air circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHylander performs best in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a well-drained growing site and provide regular moisture while plants are establishing. Once actively growing, the plants develop quickly and can reach approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 cm in height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of its tall habit, Hylander works particularly well towards the middle or back of mixed borders and in dedicated cut flower beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn exposed locations, some support may be useful to keep the long stems upright during strong winds or heavy rain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting for Cut Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor fresh arrangements, harvest stems once the flower heads are well developed and have achieved their characteristic bronze colour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8–15 cm pendulous heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are particularly useful as a textural component in mixed bouquets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHylander combines beautifully with dahlias, zinnias, amaranthus, sunflowers, asters and other late-summer cut flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tall stems can also be used in larger-scale arrangements where additional height and movement are required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHylander for Dried Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe sturdy flower heads are also suitable for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edrying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest when the plumes are fully formed and have developed good bronze colouring, preferably before they become overly mature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove unnecessary foliage, gather the stems into small bunches and hang them \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eupside down in a dry, dark and well-ventilated place\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce dried, the textured heads can be used in autumn arrangements, wreaths and long-lasting dried flower compositions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Landscape and Naturalistic Planting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHylander is not only useful for cutting. At approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it creates an impressive vertical element in garden and landscape plantings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant it among annual flowers and other ornamental grasses to create \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enaturalistic, prairie-inspired or late-summer planting schemes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts bronze flower heads become particularly effective later in the season, when warm tones begin to dominate the garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Grow Hylander?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich bronze flower heads • Long 8–15 cm plumes • Approx. 150 cm tall • Fast-growing annual • Approx. 60–70 days to maturity • Excellent for cut flowers • Suitable for drying • Strong textural element for bouquets • Full-sun variety • Useful for landscaping and naturalistic planting • Approx. 400 seeds per gram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSetaria italica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hylander is an excellent choice for growers looking for a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etall ornamental grass with substantial bronze flower heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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