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How to Grow Strawflowers 

By stacy ling

Gardening Tips & Tricks

Wait until you discover the magic of strawflowers. Learn how easy it is to grow them with these simple tips. 

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Timing Choose your method. In warm climates (zone  7+), sow seeds directly outdoors when soil temp reaches 65-70°F  (18-21°C). Cooler climates (zone 6 and below), start seeds indoors about  6-8 weeks before last frost. Check your seed packet for indoor sowing  instructions.

Location Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Amend heavy soils with compost or sandy grit for drainage.

Seeds Sow seeds by sprinkling the tiny seeds on damp soil surface, press gently (they  need light to germinate). Lightly cover with vermiculite.

Transplanting (if starting indoors) Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions for about two weeks before planting outdoors.

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Strawflower Spacing Space seedlings 12 inches apart.

Watering and Fertilizing Water deeply when soil feels dry about an  inch down. Strawflowers are drought-tolerant once established, but  consistent watering promotes blooming. Light feeding with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks is beneficial.

Deadheading Regularly remove spent blooms to encourage more flowering. You can cut blooms for drying at any stage of openness.

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