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Helichrysum bracteatum nanum 'Tom thumb' mix

Helichrysum bracteatum nanum 'Tom thumb' mix

1.300 KWD
1.300 KWD
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800 Seeds

Seeding Helichrysum bracteatum nanum 'Tom Thumb Mix'—a dwarf strawflower variety—is a fantastic way to grow compact, long-blooming plants with papery, vibrant blooms perfect for beds, borders, containers, and especially dried flower arrangements. The 'Tom Thumb' mix produces an abundance of double flowers in a range of bright shades on plants that stay around 30 cm (12 in) tall.

🌼 Helichrysum bracteatum 'Tom Thumb Mix' – Seeding Guide

✅ Quick Overview

Feature Details
Type Annual (tender in most climates)
Height 20–30 cm (8–12 in) – compact, bushy form
Spread 20–25 cm (8–10 in)
Bloom Time Summer through fall
Flower Colors Mix of red, yellow, pink, orange, white, bronze
Light Full sun
Soil Well-drained, average to sandy
Water Low to moderate
Best Use Beds, borders, pots, cut flowers, dried arrangements

🌱 Step-by-Step Seeding Instructions

1. When to Sow

Method Timing
Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost
Outdoors After frost (only in warm areas)

For best results, start indoors — they transplant well.

2. Seed Prep

  • No pre-treatment needed

  • Tiny seeds — handle carefully

  • Needs light to germinate → do not cover!

3. Indoor Sowing Instructions

Step Instructions
Containers Use shallow trays or pots with good drainage
Soil Fine, well-draining seed-starting mix
Sowing Depth Surface sow – do not cover with soil
Light Bright indirect light or grow lights
Temperature Warm – 20–24°C (68–75°F)
Germination 7–14 days
Moisture Mist or bottom-water to avoid disturbing seeds

4. After Germination

  • Keep seedlings in bright light (to prevent stretching)

  • Thin or transplant to individual pots when large enough to handle

  • Harden off for 7–10 days before moving outside

5. Transplanting Outdoors

Step Details
Spacing 20–25 cm (8–10 in) apart
Location Full sun, open position
Soil Well-drained; tolerates poor or sandy soils

☀️ Growing Conditions

Factor Best Practice
Light Full sun – essential for compact growth
Soil Light, free-draining; avoid overly rich soil
Water Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
Feeding Light feeding if grown in containers

✂️ Care & Maintenance

  • Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom

  • Harvest for drying: Cut when blooms are just beginning to open

  • Dry upside down in a dark, dry, airy space to preserve color

  • Plants are heat- and drought-tolerant, low-maintenance once established

🎨 Great For:

  • Cut flower gardens

  • Dried flower crafts

  • Borders & edging

  • Pollinator gardens

  • Containers & small space gardens


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