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Tall Strawflower ‘Crimson Violet’ (Xerochrysum bracteatum) seeds

Tall annual strawflower with dark pink to rose-violet flowers and a bright yellow centre for expressive summer beds.
Open-pollinated seeds - seed packet containing approx. 500 seeds.
Ideal for cutting gardens, fresh bouquets, dried bouquets and floristry - the papery flowers retain their shape and colour.

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SKU: XER08

GTIN: 4251420522641

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‘Crimson Violet’ combines rose-violet flower colours with a bright yellow centre

Tall Strawflower ‘Crimson Violet’ brings strong dark pink to rose-violet flowers with a striking yellow centre to sunny beds and also provides long stems for cutting gardens, floristry and dried bouquets.

The deep pink and violet tones give this variety a warm, expressive colour effect. In contrast, the large yellow centre makes each flower stand out clearly. The firm, papery bracts surround the actual small flower head and retain their shape and colour particularly well when dried. This makes ‘Crimson Violet’ suitable both for fresh summer bouquets and for wreaths, arrangements and long-lasting dried floristry.

The species Xerochrysum bracteatum originally comes from Australia. In horticulture, the older botanical name Helichrysum bracteatum is still frequently used, and Xeranthemum bracteatum is also found in historical sources. Strawflowers are among the classic everlastings. As early as the 19th century, they were valued as long-lasting dried flowers because their striking bracts remain decorative long after cutting.

‘Crimson Violet’ grows upright and reaches about 75 to 100 cm in height, depending on location and growing conditions. The strong stems make it a good cut flower for the garden. In the bed, it looks especially beautiful together with pale strawflowers, zinnias, grasses and other sun-loving summer flowers. For dried bouquets, the flowers are best cut when they are just opening or about half open. The stems are then hung upside down in an airy, dry and shaded place.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Root system:	Taproot
Plant type:	Summer flower
Flower colour:	Rosa Purple Red Lilac
Region of origin:	Australia
Use:	Ornamental plant Dried flower Container plant Cut flower
Characteristics:	Needs light to germinate Not winter-hardy Drought tolerant
Climate:	Temperate Dry
Lifecycle:	Annual
Eventual height:	40-80 cm
Flowering months:	June July August September
Winter hardiness zones:	10 (-1 bis 4 °C)

Growing advice

Soil type:	Moderate nutrient levels Free-draining well-loosened
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	30 cm
Water requirement:	No waterlogging Low
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	2-3 weeks
When to sow indoors:	March April May
Germination temperature:	18-24° C
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

Sowing & care of Tall Strawflower ‘Crimson Violet’

Seeds are started indoors in March or April in trays or small pots with fine seed compost. As strawflowers need light to germinate, the very fine seeds are only pressed down lightly or barely covered with soil. At a soil temperature of around 22 to 24 °C and with even, careful moisture, germination begins. After emergence, the young plants need a very bright and slightly cooler position so that they grow compact and strong.

After the last frosts, they can be planted outdoors from mid-May. Direct sowing is possible in May or June. The position should be fully sunny, warm and well drained. Loose, well-drained and moderately nutrient-rich soil is ideal. The plants need only moderate watering and tolerate temporary drought better than waterlogging. Regular removal of faded heads encourages a long flowering period from July to October.

Other names

Botanical name:	Xerochrysum bracteatum, Syn. Helichrysum bracteatum
French names:	Immortelle à bractées, Immortelle, Hélichryse à bractées, Fleur de paille
English names:	Strawflower, Tall Strawflower, Everlasting Flower, Paper Daisy, Golden Everlasting
Spanish names:	Siempreviva, Siempreviva de brácteas, Flor de papel, Inmortal
Italian names:	Elicriso a brattee, Elicriso, Sempreverde, Fiore di carta
Dutch names:	Strobloem, Hoge strobloem, Tuinstrobloem, Papierbloem

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