King Size Silvery White Strawflower is a towering everlasting that transforms a sunny garden into a florist's dream. These sturdy plants reach 36 to 40 inches tall and produce masses of double-petaled, papery blooms in crisp snow white, each flower measuring a generous 2.5 inches across. Ready to cut and dry in just 75 to 80 days, it's the kind of variety that keeps giving long after the growing season ends. Hardy in zones 8 through 10 and thriving in full sun, this heirloom cultivar rewards gardeners with long stems perfect for fresh arranging, dried arrangements, crafts, and landscape design.
Full Sun
Low
8-10
40in H x 24in W
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Moderate
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The real draw here is the sheer abundance of flowers on exceptionally tall, sturdy stems that seem made for cutting. Double-petaled blooms in pristine white with that characteristic papery texture dry naturally while still in the garden, making them an instant harvest-and-arrange flower. Flower designers and crafters prize this variety for its reliability, form, and the way those long stems work in any arrangement from wedding bouquets to rustic dried flower installations.
This variety is grown specifically for cutting and drying. Gardeners harvest the blooms at peak form to use in fresh flower arrangements, dried flower designs, floral crafts, and landscape installations. The long stems and sturdy structure make it equally valuable for creating flower crowns and decorative arrangements. Its papery texture and persistent form make it an ideal choice for anyone seeking reliable dried flowers without requiring special drying equipment or techniques.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Maintain soil temperature at 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal germination. Seeds will sprout within 7 to 10 days. Transplant into larger containers when seedlings are well established.
Transplant seedlings outdoors 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, once the soil has warmed. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7 to 10 days before planting in the garden. Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart in a location with full sun exposure.
Sow seeds directly outside 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date. Scatter seeds on the soil surface without covering, as they require light to germinate. Keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge.
Cut stems when the double-petaled blooms are fully open, typically 75 to 80 days after sowing. The flowers will naturally dry on the stem while still in the garden or in a vase without water. For fresh arrangements, cut in the early morning when stems are turgid. For dried flowers, allow blooms to fully develop their papery texture before harvesting, which usually takes an additional week or two after the petals have fully opened.
No pruning is necessary for this variety. Pinching back young plants when 6 to 8 inches tall can encourage bushier growth and more flower stems if desired, but the natural growth habit produces abundant blooms without intervention.
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