Strawflowers this annual is a colourful addition to any bright border.
Strawflower Double mixed brings a multitude of large cheerful blooms with petals that seem to sweep around and encircle the flower centre. These large, straw-like ‘everlasting flowers’ are held on long stems and grow in lovely shades of pink, red, and white. They are drought-tolerant and make for beautiful cut flowers to display in your home, adding a touch of colour to any room.
Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia. Described by Étienne Pierre Ventenat in 1803, it was known as Helichrysum bracteatum for many years before being transferred to a new genus Xerochrysum in 1990.