How to grow Helichrysum

Helichrysum monstrosum

Full Sun

Growing Helichrysum from seed

GREENHOUSE- For florist cut flower material sow indoors about Mar. 15th @ 75°F/24°C soil temp. Press seed into the soil surface do not cover, as it needs light to germinate. Keep moist with luke warm water. Seed germinates in about 5 days. Transplant outside in mid June. Side dress with a good fertilizer every month until frost, to maintain flower size, keep sprayed with Malathion or a good systemic for tarnish plant bug etc. Helichrysum like cool days and short day length, so flower size may be reduced a bit where summers are hot and days are long. Keep well watered.

DIRECT SOWING: Sow June 1st in rows 16 in/41 cm apart @ 5 seeds per in/25 mm (as above). In mixtures, the smallest seedlings are the best colors; so transplant as many as possible 8 in/20 cm apart – when they are 1 1/2 in/4 cm High. Harvest blooms in Sept. – for winter bouquets. Suspend upside down in a dry area. Dried blooms last for many years.

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Helichrysum about 42 days before your last frost date .

How long does Helichrysum take to grow?

These estimates for how long Helichrysum takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.

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When should I plant Helichrysum?

Our when to plant Helichrysum estimates are relative to your last frost date.

When to sow The number of days to sow Helichrysum before or after your last frost date.: 42 days before Last Frost Date

Other names for Helichrysum

Strawflower