Cress ‘Attraxa’ | Gold of Pleasure

Cress ‘Attraxa’ | Gold of Pleasure

Bring a touch of natural texture and elegance to your bouquets with Cress ‘Attraxa’ (Camelina sativa), also known as Gold of Pleasure. This fast-growing, hardy annual produces tall, graceful stems covered in delicate seedpods that transition from glaucous green to golden wheat tones as they mature.

Early in the season, the plant features small yellow blooms that attract bees and pollinators. As the flowers fade, they give way to distinctive seedpods that become a florist’s favorite for both fresh and dried arrangements. ‘Attraxa’ is incredibly easy to grow, resilient, and adds movement and a natural, airy structure to bouquets.

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Camelina sativa
• Common names: Cress ‘Attraxa’, Gold of Pleasure, False Flax
• Type: Hardy annual
• Height: 40–80 cm (32–40 in)
• Spacing: 15 cm (6 in)
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
• Blooming period: Late spring to early summer
• Days to maturity: 60–90 days
• Germination: 7–10 days at 18–21°C
• Sowing depth: 0.5–2 cm
• Pollinator-friendly: Excellent source of nectar and pollen for bees and other insects

🌱 Sowing & Growing Instructions

When to sow:

• Indoors: 4–6 weeks before the last frost
• Outdoors: As soon as the soil can be worked in spring (March–April)

How to sow:

• Sow seeds thinly and cover lightly (max 2 cm deep).
• For continuous harvest, succession sow every 2 weeks.
• Do not pinch plants.
• Transplant seedlings once frost danger has passed, spacing them 15 cm apart.
• Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.

Harvesting & Vase Life

• Harvest when seedpods are fully developed and the upper blooms have faded.
• Fresh vase life: 7–10 days.
• For dried use: Hang upside down in a dark, airy place until firm and fully dry.
• Once dried, seed heads last indefinitely and retain their beautiful color.

Why Grow Cress ‘Attraxa’?

✔ Fast and easy to grow – ideal for beginners and pros alike
✔ Unique texture for fresh and dried flower arrangements
✔ Bee-friendly with excellent nectar and pollen supply
✔ Long stems, perfect for bouquet fillers and natural designs
✔ Can also be cultivated for edible seed oil (camelina oil)

Summary

Cress ‘Attraxa’ (Camelina sativa) is a florist’s secret for texture, movement, and structure. Its shimmering green seedpods, maturing to soft wheat gold, bring a natural, earthy touch to arrangements. Hardy, fast-growing, and pollinator-friendly, ‘Attraxa’ is a must-have for every cutting garden.