Apricot Strawflower is a sun-loving annual that produces papery, long-lasting flowers in warm apricot tones, reaching 24 to 36 inches tall with a delicate 8 to 10 inch spread. These blooms are treasured by flower arrangers and dried flower enthusiasts alike, staying vibrant for months when properly dried. From direct sowing or transplanting after frost, you'll be cutting armfuls of stems in about 85 days, with the added bonus that regular cutting actually encourages more flowers to form.
Full Sun
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9-11
36in H x 10in W
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The flowers keep their color and form for an impressively long time, both on the plant and after drying, making them invaluable for creating arrangements that last through the seasons. Unlike many annuals that fade quickly once cut, Apricot Strawflower's papery bracts retain their structure and warm apricot hue for months, rewarding frequent harvesting with continued productivity. The plant thrives in poor, dry soil where other flowers might struggle, asking only for full sun and space to stretch its stems.
Apricot Strawflower is primarily grown for cutting and drying. The stems are harvested at their peak and hung upside down in small clusters to dry, creating long-lasting arrangements for bouquets, wreaths, and dried flower displays. These flowers hold their color and papery texture through months of storage, making them a favorite among dried flower crafters and florists seeking sustainable, year-round blooms.
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Sow seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings outdoors after your last frost date. Space plants 8 inches apart with rows 36 inches apart.
Direct sow seeds into prepared soil after your last frost date. Plants enjoy full sun and tolerate poor, dry soil.
Cut stems when flowers are fully open but still fresh, typically around 85 days after sowing. For drying, cut stems in small clusters and hang them upside down in a dry, well-ventilated space away from direct sunlight. The papery bracts will retain their apricot color and crisp texture as they dry.
Cut stems frequently and consistently to promote continuous bud formation and flowering throughout the season. Regular harvesting prevents the plant from exhausting itself by setting seed and instead channels energy into producing more flowers.
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