Sultane Mix
Strawflower Seed
Product ID: 1925
Uniform flowering.
Tall, well-branched plants. Sultane Mix includes varying hues of pink, orange, purple, red, salmon, yellow, and white. Use for fresh-cut or dried flowers. Double blooms are 2–2 1/2" across. Also known as bracted strawflower. Ht. 36–40". Avg. 50,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
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DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-10 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C).
SOWING: Transplant — Sow into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 4-6 weeks before last frost. Do not cover seed as light is required for germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed — Sow after last frost, only where summers are very long. Trellis, such as Hortonova, used as horizontal support, may be necessary.
GROWING ON: Provide temperatures of 65-70°F (18-21°C) during the day and 60°F (16°C) at night.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average soil with good drainage.
PLANT SPACING: 10-12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Harvesting increases yields. Fresh or dried: Cut when 2-3 layers of petals have unfolded but before flowers fully open. Hang to dry.
USES: Excellent dried flower. Borders, fillers, and back of beds.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Bracteantha bracteata
SOWING: Transplant — Sow into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling container 4-6 weeks before last frost. Do not cover seed as light is required for germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seeds with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant outside after the danger of frost has passed. Direct seed — Sow after last frost, only where summers are very long. Trellis, such as Hortonova, used as horizontal support, may be necessary.
GROWING ON: Provide temperatures of 65-70°F (18-21°C) during the day and 60°F (16°C) at night.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Average soil with good drainage.
PLANT SPACING: 10-12".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Harvesting increases yields. Fresh or dried: Cut when 2-3 layers of petals have unfolded but before flowers fully open. Hang to dry.
USES: Excellent dried flower. Borders, fillers, and back of beds.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Bracteantha bracteata
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Bracteantha bracteata
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
75 - 85 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Open Pollinated
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Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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