Flower SeedsHSC-XER-001-PKT

Paper Flower Double Mixture Xeranthemum Seed — held cultivar

Paper Flower Double Mixture Xeranthemum Seed — botanical detail

Paper Flower Double Mixture Xeranthemum Seed — xeranthemum living bed

1 / 3

Xeranthemum annuum

80 - 90Days to maturity

A seed worth growing

Paper Flower Double Mixture Xeranthemum Seed

Item #HSC-XER-001-PKT

Papery everlastings for fresh or dried bouquets.

Little 1–1½" papery flowers in silvery white and lavender sit on thin, flexible but sturdy stems with silvery gray leaves, adding an airy touch to arrangements.

Plants stay compact, upright and well branched. Also called immortelle, paper flower or annual daisy everlasting. An heirloom.

Flowers about 80–90 days from sowing, on plants 18–24" tall. Open-pollinated.

Specs

Packet: 100 seeds
Average 25,500 seeds per oz.
Plant height: 18–24"

In stock — Packet

$4.40 ~~Original price $5.15~~ Sale price

choose size

Quantity

Checkout is completed through Shopify
Shipping and taxes are shown at checkout
Questions? Contact our seed support team

Know before you sow

Quick Facts

Latin Name: Xeranthemum annuum
Days To Maturity: 80 - 90 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Open Pollinated
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Start 5–8 weeks ahead

Light helps it sprout.

6–12" apart

Full sun.

Cut fully open

While colors are bright.

Hang to dry

Papery, long-lasting.

Growing Information

Days to germination

About 7–14 days, held at 65–75°F (18–24°C).

Starting indoors

Recommended. Sow in 72-cell flats or similar 5–8 weeks before planting out. Press seed in or cover very lightly; light helps. Harden off before moving outside.

Direct sowing

After frost, 2–6" apart. Keep moist until seedlings show, then thin to 6–12".

Plant spacing

6–12".

Soil

Average, well-drained soil.

Light

Full sun.

Harvest

Cut when flowers are fully open and colors are fresh and bright. Hang to dry.

Uses

Fresh or dried bouquets and garden beds.

Hardiness

Grown as an annual.

Plant height

18–24".

Scientific name

Xeranthemum annuum

Packet

100 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 25,500 on average.

Satisfaction Guarantee

We want every packet you buy from Hensley’s Seed Co. to grow well for you.

If anything you order from us doesn’t meet your expectations, just let us know and we’ll replace it or refund what you paid.

Wishlist