Straw chrysanthemum seeds - outdoor garden - immortelle seeds

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Common name: Straw flower, paper daisy or dragon fire straw flower. Straw daisy is also called immortelle, immortal daisy, immortal daisy, shell flower. It is a plant of the genus Helichrysum in the Asteraceae family.

Scientific name: Helichrysum monstrosum

Life cycle: perennial

Origin: Native to Australia, the unique wax texture is like an oil painting, rich and full of charm. The layers of petals are gorgeous and bright when in full bloom, like little suns. It is deeply loved by native bees and butterflies.

Plant height: 1m

Time: Spring, summer + autumn

Sowing:

Sowing depth + method: direct sowing or seedling raising.

Sow the seeds gently on the soil surface and press them gently into the soil.

Light
Straw daisy likes light, is not shade-tolerant, and can accept direct light in winter
Soil selection
Fertile, loose, humus-rich, and well-drained sandy loam is preferred. Potting soil can be mixed with easy-to-plant peat soil and coarse sand, and a small amount of base fertilizer can be added.
Fertilization
Prefers fertilizer, thin fertilizer and frequent application, and compound fertilizer is applied 2 to 3 times a month. Spring and autumn are the peak growth seasons for straw chrysanthemum, and fertilizer and water supply must be guaranteed.
Watering
Water or spray at the bottom to avoid covering the seeds. It likes dryness, is not resistant to water and humidity, is very sensitive to water, and likes higher air humidity
Disease and pest control
Pay attention to ventilation on a daily basis to reduce diseases and pests

Spacing: 30-50 cm apart

Germination days: 7-14 days @15-24°C

Seed flowering time: 85 days

Number of seeds: 100

Flower language: Love that never fades, eternal memory
Flower color: red, yellow, orange, pink, purple

Even after being picked, the flowers will never fade, so it is also called "eternal flower" or "permanent flower", and it is often made into dried flowers, wreaths, flower baskets, etc. In ancient Greek, aster means "sun" and "gold".