Paper Daisy Everlasting Giant flowered mixture

550 seeds

How to Seed Paper Daisy ‘Everlasting Giant Flowered Mixture’ (Helipterum bracteatum)

1. Best Time to Sow (Gulf Region):

   • Outdoors: From October to February, when temperatures are mild (15–25°C / 59–77°F).

   • Indoors or nursery trays: From December to February for transplanting before spring.

   • Avoid sowing in April–September, as high temperatures reduce germination and flower quality.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Scatter seeds on the surface of moist soil and lightly press — do not cover, as light aids germination.

3. Soil:
   Prefers light, sandy, well-drained soil.
   Ideal Gulf mix: 40% sandy garden soil + 30% peat moss + 20% perlite + 10% compost.
   Avoid clay soil or waterlogged conditions, which cause root rot.

4. Light & Temperature:

   • Germination temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F).

   • Place in bright indirect light during germination.

   • Once seedlings appear, move to full sun with light afternoon shade for Gulf conditions.

5. Germination Time:
   Seeds germinate in 7–14 days under mild, moist conditions.

6. Transplanting:

   • When seedlings reach 5–8 cm tall, transplant into the garden or pots.

   • Space plants 25–30 cm apart for bushy growth and good air circulation.

   • Handle seedlings gently, as stems are delicate.

7. Growing Tips for Gulf Climate:

   • Sunlight: Prefers full morning sun and partial afternoon shade.

   • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, watering early in the morning or late evening. Avoid overwatering.

   • Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growing and flowering period.

   • Maintenance: Remove dead blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

   • The Paper Daisy – Everlasting Giant Mix produces large, papery, daisy-like blooms in white, pink, red, orange, and yellow — ideal for beds, borders, pots, or dried flower arrangements.

   • Blooms from late winter through early summer in Gulf conditions.