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King Size Red Strawflowers arranged on copper background.
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King Size Red Strawflower tea with flowers at the base of the tea and spoon on a copper background.
Trio of King Size Red Strawflowers on a white background.
King Size Red Strawflowers with some strawflower tea and spoon on a copper background.
King Size Red Strawflowers arranged on copper background.
King Size Red Strawflower in an arrangement on light background.
King Size Red Strawflowers on light grey background.
King Size Red Strawflower tea with flowers at the base of the tea and spoon on a copper background.

Strawflower Seeds,
King Size Red

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Description

Double-petaled everlasting blooms in a stunning shade of scarlet. Tall, sturdy plants reach 36 to 40 inches tall and are smothered in 2.5-inch, papery blooms. This everlasting dried flower is highly sought after for design work, crafts, and landscape design! The long stems make it ideal for arranging, flower crowns, and more.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
10–20
Days to Maturity
75–80
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
10–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
70–75°F
Frost Hardy
No

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Scarlet King Size Red is a warm-season annual, so direct seed it after your last frost or start it indoors 4-6 weeks before that date and transplant out once frost has passed. Surface sow the seed and press it in lightly; it requires light for germination, so do not bury it. Keep the germination temperature at 70-75°F and expect 10-20 days for sprouts. First blooms come roughly 75-80 days after sowing.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
  • Sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant outdoors after last frost, or direct seed after last frost has passed.
  • Surface sow seeds and gently press into soil, as seeds require light for germination.
  • Ideal germination temperature 70-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun.
  • Plants are indifferent to soil fertility, but they require it to be well drained.
  • Space plants 10-12 inches apart.
  • Pinch young plants at growing point to encourge branching.
  • Keep deadheaded to encourage continued blooming.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Susceptible to downy mildew. Keep foliage dry and promote good air circulation to prevent this issue.

How to Save Seeds

  • Seeds are very light, and the wind will easily take them from dried seedheads.
  • To save seeds, allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to completely mature and dry on the plant, then clip it off and place in a container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads to separate the seeds.
  • Store over winter in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

Is King Size Red good for cutting and drying?

Yes. The long stems and 2.5-inch, double-petaled papery blooms make it a sought-after everlasting dried flower for arranging, crafts, design work, and flower crowns.

How much sun and space does King Size Red need?

Full sun, well-drained soil, and 10-12 inches between plants. Soil fertility matters less to these plants than drainage does.

Is King Size Red frost hardy?

No. It is not frost hardy, so sow or transplant only after your last spring frost has passed.

Customer reviews

4 / 5 3 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Dries perfectly: Blooms dry beautifully and keep their color.

  • Strong plants: Healthy, tough plants that keep blooming once established.

  • Heads up: Slow to get going, especially in a cool spring; then it takes off.

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