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Bright Rose
Flower
FlowerHelichrysum bracteatum
- Full sun
- Zones 1–11
- 75 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Tall, well-branched plants produce double flowers 2-2 1/2" across. Blooms are shades of hot pink and rose at the petal tips. Also known as bracted strawflower.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost with light, keep at 65-75°F; or direct sow outdoors after last frost when soil reaches 60°F
Growing
Sun: full. Water: high. Soil: Well-draining, poor to moderately fertile, slightly sandy preferred. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.