STRAWFLOWER 250 SEEDS SWISS GIANTS MIX Cut Flower Drought Helichrysum bracteatum This Strawflower Swiss Giant Mix produces a wide range of colors and variations making for an eye catchy display. They produce extra large double blooms that'll bloom profusely. They're also referred to as the "everlasting" flower because of their non-stop bloom show! Also, they're multi-branching so it'll seem as though there are flowers everywhere! The Strawflower Swiss Giant Mix also has tough bracts that make it superb as a cut flower, as they'll hold their color for long periods of time! In addition, the pom-pom like flowers are real eye catchers in a vase or as dried flowers. The Strawflower can also tolerate heat and drought. Even the hard, drying winds of Summer won't affect these tough flowers. All these attributes make them an excellent flower for the beginning gardener. They're also great for attracting pollinators to the garden. Strawflowers are also alluring to beneficial predatory insects and will thus help to keep your garden ecosystem balanced. They're about 3-3.5 foot tall and will also do well planted in containers. They'd be a great flower for small decks or balconies. They also make a fantastic cut flower with their unique look! CULTURE NOTES: Sunlight -Full Days to Germination-10-20 but need light for best germination Sowing-Direct or Indoors Days to Maturity-~60 Sowing Depth-Surface but lightly press into soil mix