{"product_id":"helichrysum-bracteatum-frosted-sulphur-strawflower","title":"Helichrysum bracteatum Frosted Sulphur | Strawflower","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHelichrysum bracteatum Frosted Sulphur | Strawflower Seeds\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrawflower Frosted Sulphur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces large blooms in a delicate pastel sulphur-yellow shade with a silvery sheen. Its soft colouring brings a gentle glow to summer borders, fresh bouquets and dried flower arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90–100 cm tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this annual is well suited to cutting gardens. The papery flower heads retain their shape and colour when carefully harvested and dried, making Frosted Sulphur useful long after the growing season ends.\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 Helichrysum bracteatum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Strawflower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e King Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVariety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Frosted Sulphur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Asteraceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pale sulphur yellow with silvery tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 90–100 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25–30 cm\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\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well drained, of average fertility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUses:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh cut flowers, dried flowers, borders and cutting gardens \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft Yellow Flowers for Fresh \u0026amp; Dried Bouquets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrosted Sulphur offers an unusual, understated yellow that combines beautifully with cream, white, blush pink, apricot and lavender flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe large flower heads add texture to fresh arrangements, while their papery bracts make them especially valuable for drying. Use them in dried bouquets, wreaths and seasonal decorations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended method:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Start indoors for transplanting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to sow:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4–6 weeks before planting out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Surface sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover seeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No — light is needed for germination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 21–24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 7–10 days \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow onto the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting substrate and press gently into place. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not cover with soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMist carefully or water from below to keep the surface moist without washing the seeds away. Avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter germination, provide plenty of light and good ventilation. Harden off the young plants gradually and plant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sowing is also possible in regions with a sufficiently long, warm growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Conditions \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esunny position with well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Space plants approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25–30 cm apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to allow room for growth and airflow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater young plants regularly while they establish. Avoid prolonged waterlogging and excessive feeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall plants may benefit from support netting or stakes, particularly in exposed cutting gardens. Regular harvesting and removing faded flowers help keep plants productive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvesting for Fresh Flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut when \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo or three outer layers of papery bracts have opened\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while the centre remains closed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrawflowers continue opening after cutting, so harvest before the flower is fully open. Check the opening stage in bright daylight, when the blooms are easier to assess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers can close in dull weather or at night, making older blooms appear less mature than they really are.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrying Strawflowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest at the same early opening stage, before the centre is exposed. Remove unwanted foliage, tie stems into small bunches and hang upside down in a dry, shaded, well-ventilated place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers continue to open as they dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Avoid fully open or overmature blooms, which are more likely to shed their bracts and lose their shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"therapyofflowers.com","offers":[{"title":"0.2 gram","offer_id":55494373671255,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 gram","offer_id":55494387761495,"sku":null,"price":8.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9275\/3751\/files\/HelichrysumbracteatumFrostedSulphur.png?v=1792351472","url":"https:\/\/www.therapyofflowers.com\/sv\/products\/helichrysum-bracteatum-frosted-sulphur-strawflower","provider":"therapyofflowers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}