Strawflower - Monstrosum Tall Mix
Strawflower - Monstrosum Tall Mix
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A classic for both the cutting garden and the craft room, Strawflower ‘Monstrosum Tall Mix’ offers a dazzling array of papery blooms in shades from soft pastels to vivid brights. With tall, strong stems and prolific branching, it’s a superb choice for fresh bouquets and dried arrangements alike. The blooms keep their colour for months after drying, making them an enduring favourite for wreaths and everlasting designs.
Best for: Fresh and dried arrangements, borders, long-lasting summer colour.
Approx 30 seeds per packet
Growing Information
| Season | Flowers from mid-summer through late autumn – typically January to May, depending on sowing time and climate. |
| Type | Focal Co-Star |
| Blooms | Cut and come again |
| Edible | No, but non-toxic and can be used on cakes |
| Spacing | Space 25–30cm apart to allow for airflow and branching. |
| Days to Germination | 7-10 days |
| Days to Maturity | 75-85 days |
| Sowing Tips |
Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in spring after frost danger has passed. Surface sow and press in gently – light aids germination. Transplant when seedlings are 5–8cm tall and well-rooted. Avoid overwatering during germination. |
| Growing Tips |
Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil – very tolerant of heat and dry conditions once established. Harvest when blooms are just starting to open for drying. For fresh use, pick when flowers are three-quarters open. Hang upside down in bunches in a dark, dry space for best dried colour. |
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