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Growing Xeranthemum From Seed
How to grow xeranthemum from seed: light for germination, transplants or direct sowing, thinning, cutting and drying, soil and uses.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Xeranthemum (Paper Flower, Immortelle) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 7–14 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended: sow into 72-cell flats or your usual container 5–8 weeks before planting out. Press seed gently into the mix or barely cover it, since light helps germination, then harden off and plant out. To sow in place, plant 2–6" apart after frost danger has passed, keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge, and thin to 6–12".
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
Grows about 18–24" tall.
PLANT SPACING:
Space plants 6–12" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
For fresh or dried use, cut once flowers are fully open and the color is still bright and fresh, then hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Average soil with good drainage.
USES:
Fresh or dried cut flowers and garden beds.SCIENTIFIC NAME: Xeranthemum annuumALTERNATE NAMES: Immortelle, paper flower, annual everlasting daisy.
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