Vibrant Flowers

The vibrant colors of paper daisies come from the specialized bracts, which are modified leaves surrounding the central disc. The intense colors are from pigments, elevated by the bracts' papery texture. These are a showy display that attracts pollinators and lasts long after the blooms fade.

Versatile Growth

Paper daisies exhibit versatile growth due to their adaptability to varied conditions. They tolerate a range of soil types, including well-drained, moderately fertile soils, and can handle full sun to partial shade. This adaptability makes them suitable for different garden environments.

Great for Containers

Paper daisies excel in containers due to several factors. Their compact size and manageable height make them ideal for smaller spaces. Container gardening also allows for better control of soil conditions and watering. The versatility allows to easily be transported from here to there.

Attracts Pollinators

Paper daisies attract pollinators through a combination of visual and chemical cues. Their bright and varied colors, are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. They also have nectar-rich centers that are easily accessible to insects, valuable for pollinator gardens.

Helichrysum (Helichrysum Bracteatum Scarlet) - Start scarlet Strawflower seed and produce these beautiful 2 inch wide daisy-like blooms. They also come in shades of bronze, cream, pink, purple, white and yellow. The flowers bloom on top of stems that reach 36 to 40 inches in height. For a beautiful scene in the flower garden, use the thin, grayish-green-colored lance-shaped leaves of the Strawflowers to provide a contrasting frame for low-growing flowering annuals. Strawflower plants and drought tolerant blooming from summer until late fall. Frost and overly dry soils typically kill Helichrysum plants; however, they will drop their flower seed and sprout again the following spring.

Helichrysum look good in the flower bed, in vases, corsages, bouquets, and more. Once they begin to bloom in summer, they will reward you with bursts of color right up to frost. Flowers are often dried and are considered "everlasting." Other common names for Strawflower are Helichrysum Paper Daisy and Everlasting Daisy Helichrysum.

Sow Helichrysum seeds in spring after frost season has ended directly outdoors into prepared soil. For earlier blooms, sow Strawflower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before planting time. Transplant young plants into the flower garden, pinching back to encourage compact growth. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage flowering. Remove plants after frost.