Latin Name: Bracteantha bracteata

Alternative Names: Bracketed strawflower 
Main Uses: Ornamental and cut flower
Zone Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 90 cm (36")
Flower Color: Apricot orange and red with blush edges
Flowering Time: Summer through early fall

Germination: 7 - 14 days at 21°C.
Sowing: Indoors 4 - 5 weeks before the last frost, 3 - 5 seeds per cell. For best results, apply Sea Magic™ kelp from the first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant. Outdoors, direct seed after the last frost.
Planting depth: 1/16”, Lightly covered.
Spacing:  30 cm - 45 cm between plants in the garden.
Planting Out: Well-drained soil once seedlings are established and the risk of frost has passed.

Growing in Containers: Ideal for larger containers.

Fertilizing (Containers): Use an organic bloom-boost fertilizer once plants start to set buds.

Watering (Containers): Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Check every day or two during very hot weather.

Growing in Mixed Planters: Well-suited to larger mixed planters.

Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden bed amended with compost. No additional fertilizer is required.

Watering (Garden): Water young plants regularly to establish, then water deeply as conditions require.

Beneficials Attracted to this Plant: Hummingbirds are attracted to this plant.

Suitability for Indoors: Not well-suited for indoors, except under lights.

What about Grow Lights? Grow lights are required to produce this variety indoors.

Indoor Container Suggestions: 30 cm - 45 cm (12" - 18") pot with drainage.