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| Helichrysum | Common name; Straw/Everlasting flower |
A hardy annual that is grown as a border/cut flower, and is probably the best known of the everlasting flowers.
Dependant on variety they can grow to 300-900mm (12"-36") high.
The taller varieties will require some form of support during the growing season.
If cut just before they are fully opened and hung up to dry in a cool garage or potting shed, they will be useful for indoor flower arrangements in the winter months.
Week 11; Sow seed in trays or pots of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of 16°-18°C(65°F)
They should take about a week to germinate.
Week 13; Prick out into 70mm (3") pots of potting compost and place them in a frost free coldframe to harden off.
Week 21; Plant out 300mm (12") apart in a sunny spot.
Deadhead regularly, to encourage repeat flowering.
Week 30; Save some cut flowers for drying (see note above)
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