Rhodanthe chlorocephala ssp rosea 'Goliath Tetra Red' seeds - (Strawflower,Paper Daisy, Everlasting Daisy)

Rhodanthe chlorocephala ssp rosea ‘Goliath Tetra Red’ seeds – (Strawflower,Paper Daisy, Everlasting Daisy)

$4.90

This annual is a giant double tetraploid flower which is deep red with dark centre. It has a very stiff stem, and makes  an excellent  cut or dried flower.

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Description

Rhodanthe ‘Goliath Tetra Red’ seeds picture thanks to Hazzards Seeds https://www.hazzardsgreenhouse.com

This is a lovely flower for cutting, drying, or just as a splash of colour in the garden.  It has very large, double blood red flowers with a prominent black central eye. Its stems are extra strong rising to approx 55 cm . We also sell plants see the plants page https://www.owairakaseeds.co.nz/product-category/p-plants-p/

Sowing advice

Sow paper daisy seeds in seed trays or pots, press into soil and lightly cover with soil.  Ideal temperature 18-23 deg C. Germination occurs in 14-21 days.  Transplant to the garden when large enough.  You can also  direct sow the seed into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost. Thin to 20cm apart.

Additional information

Classification

Annual
Common Name

Everlasting Daisy, Paper Daisy
Family

Asteraceae, Compositae
Maximum Height

55 cm
Number of seeds in packet

approx 40

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