Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Helichrysum monstrosum mix
Native to Australia, these beautiful perennials have papery, golden-yellow, blood-red, pink or white double flowers on 80cm stems. A very hardy plant for a sunny spot in a container or rock garden with good soil and excellent drainage. Great cut flower, fresh or dried. 300 seeds
Drought Resistant
Sunlight
Full
Frost Resilience
Frost Hardy
Lifespan
Perennial
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Growing Notes
Raise in trays or sow direct into garden position. Do not cover seeds but press with board to ensure good contact with soil because light aids germination. Keep moist, will germinate within 3 weeks at soil temperature of 18-24OC.
Raise in trays or sow direct into garden position. Do not cover seeds but press with board to ensure good contact with soil because light aids germination. Keep moist, will germinate within 3 weeks at soil temperature of 18-24OC.
Height
0.8 m
Spacing/Spread
0.4 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Oct 1st to Jan 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Feb 28th
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Mar 1st to Aug 30th