{"id":9928,"date":"2026-04-10T05:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T02:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/?post_type=product&p=9928"},"modified":"2026-08-29T10:30:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T07:30:12","slug":"helichrysum-bracteatum-king-size-red-seeds","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/staging.myorganicworld.net\/ar\/product\/helichrysum-bracteatum-king-size-red-seeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Helichrysum Bracteatum King Size Red"},"content":{"rendered":"

Helichrysum Bracteatum King Size Red Seeds<\/h2>\n

(Strawflower \/ Everlasting Flower \u2014 Crimson Red)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Helichrysum bracteatum is the most well-known and probably the best<\/strong> of all the everlasting flowers<\/strong>. It is the cut flower grower’s<\/strong> staple, producing tall<\/strong>, vigorous<\/strong>, branching plants filled with large papery flowers<\/strong>. The King Size series represents the premium selection<\/strong> within the species \u2014 bred for taller stems, larger flower heads<\/strong>, and superior color selection<\/strong>, making it the preferred choice for serious cut flower growers and dried flower producers worldwide
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\nKing Size Red is a color selection of crimson red, producing large flowers on long stems \u2014 the deep, saturated crimson tone is one of the most impactful and commercially sought-after colors in the Helichrysum range. The flowers have a characteristic papery texture unique to strawflowers \u2014 stiff, dry petals (technically bracts) that feel and sound papery when handled yet catch the light with a subtle silky sheen that makes them exceptional in both fresh and dried arrangements.<\/p>\n

The flowers are perfect for cutting, having a subtle silky sheen and being striking in all stages \u2014 from bud to fully opened. The plants prefer a position in full sun and do well in poor to average soils. They tolerate heat and drought conditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The defining quality of Helichrysum bracteatum as a dried flower is its permanence. Known universally as an “everlasting flower,” the papery bracts do not wilt or lose their color when dried \u2014 both the color and shape remain indefinitely, making dried King Size Red stems as useful months or years after harvest as they are when freshly cut. This permanence makes Helichrysum one of the most economically valuable dried flowers in the global craft and floristry market.<\/p>\n

For fresh cut use, harvest stems when flowers are just beginning to open \u2014 fully open flowers will continue to open further and eventually drop petals. For dried use, harvest when flowers are partially open and hang upside down in a well-ventilated dark room for 2\u20133 weeks.<\/p>\n

In Gulf conditions, King Size Red performs as an excellent cool-season cut flower and dried flower crop. Sown in September\u2013October, plants establish through the cooler autumn months and flower from December through April. The heat and drought tolerance of the species supports Gulf growing through the transition seasons.<\/p>\n

Variety Details<\/h2>\n
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  • Variety: King Size Red<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Series: King Size<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Species: Helichrysum bracteatum<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Synonyms: Xerochrysum bracteatum, Bracteantha bracteata<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Common names: Strawflower, Everlasting Flower, Immortelle<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Family: Asteraceae<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Breeder: Takii (Europe)<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower color: Crimson red<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower diameter: 4\u20135 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Flower texture: Papery bracts with subtle silky sheen<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Height: 100 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Spread: 25\u201335 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Germination: 0\u20137 days at 20\u00b0C with light<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Days to flower: 80\u201390 days from sowing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Features<\/h3>\n
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    • Crimson-red color selection from the premium King Size series by Takii.<\/li>\n
    • Large papery flowers with subtle silky sheen \u2014 beautiful in all stages from bud to open.<\/li>\n
    • Tall 100 cm stems \u2014 excellent for cut flower and dried flower production.<\/li>\n
    • True everlasting flower \u2014 dried blooms retain color and shape indefinitely.<\/li>\n
    • Outstanding both fresh-cut and dried.<\/li>\n
    • Heat and drought tolerant once established.<\/li>\n
    • Suitable for poor to average soils.<\/li>\n
    • Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds.<\/li>\n
    • 80\u201390 days to flower from sowing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Plant Information<\/h3>\n
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      • Height: 100 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Spread: 25\u201335 cm<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Plant type: Annual (perennial in native Australia)<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Habit: Upright, tall, multi-branching<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Sun: Full sun<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Soil: Well-drained, average to poor fertility \u2014 tolerates dry, infertile soils; avoid waterlogging<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Water: Moderate \u2014 drought tolerant once established; do not overwater<\/strong><\/li>\n
      • Spacing: 20\u201330 cm apart<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Seed Germination<\/h3>\n
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        • Seed depth: Surface sow \u2014 press gently into soil; seeds require light to germinate; do NOT cover<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Germination time: 0\u20137 days at 20\u00b0C<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Ideal germination temperature: 18\u201326\u00b0C<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Surface sow on fine, moist, well-drained seed-starting mix at 20\u00b0C.<\/li>\n
        • Press seeds very lightly into the surface without any covering \u2014 light is essential for germination.<\/li>\n
        • Keep consistently moist.<\/li>\n
        • Germination is exceptionally fast \u2014 often within days at the correct temperature.<\/li>\n
        • Transplant seedlings to their final position when they have developed 2\u20133 sets of true leaves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Growing Tips<\/h3>\n
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          • Sow King Size Red seeds on the surface of a fine, moist seed-starting mix at 18\u201326\u00b0C. Do not cover \u2014 light is essential.<\/li>\n
          • Keep moist.<\/li>\n
          • Germination is very fast, typically 0\u20137 days.<\/li>\n
          • Once seedlings have 2\u20133 sets of true leaves, pot up and harden off gradually before transplanting to their final outdoor position 20\u201330 cm apart in full sun. Helichrysum thrives in well-drained to dry soils of average to low fertility \u2014 avoid overly rich or wet conditions which can promote lush leafy growth at the expense of flowering and increase susceptibility to root rot.<\/li>\n
          • Water moderately during establishment, then reduce \u2014 established plants are drought tolerant and prefer to dry slightly between waterings.<\/li>\n
          • Do not overwater; this is the most common cause of failure with Helichrysum.
            \nFor cut flower use, harvest stems when 2\u20133 flowers on each stem are just beginning to open \u2014 buds that are still tight will not continue to open fully once cut.<\/li>\n
          • Place stems immediately in clean water. Helichrysum has moderate vase life as a fresh cut flower.<\/li>\n
          • For dried flower use, harvest stems when flowers are approximately one-third to half open.<\/li>\n
          • Tie in small bunches and hang upside down in a dark, warm, well-ventilated room for 2\u20133 weeks. Once dried, blooms are permanent \u2014 both color and form are retained indefinitely.<\/li>\n
          • In Gulf conditions, sow in September\u2013October for a December\u2013April flowering season.<\/li>\n
          • The heat tolerance of King Size Red extends its productive season into the warming spring months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Gulf Planting Season<\/h3>\n
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            • Best sowing time in the Gulf: September\u2013October (indoors or sheltered direct sow)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Transplanting: October\u2013November<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Expected flowering: December\u2013April<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Note<\/strong>: Heat and drought tolerant.<\/li>\n
            • Plants may continue to flower into the warmer spring months.<\/li>\n
            • Succession sowing every 3\u20134 weeks extends the harvest window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Fresh and Dried Flower Harvesting Guide<\/h3>\n
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              • Fresh cut: Harvest when 2\u20133 flowers per stem are just opening; vase life 7\u201310 days in clean water<\/li>\n
              • Dried: Harvest when flowers are one-third to half open; hang upside down in bunches in a dark, warm, well-ventilated space for 2\u20133 weeks<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Dried storage: Store dried stems in a dry, low-humidity environment away from direct light to preserve color intensity<\/strong><\/li>\n
              • Permanence: Dried Helichrysum blooms retain full color and form indefinitely<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Garden and Floral Uses<\/h3>\n
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                • Professional fresh cut flower production<\/li>\n
                • Everlasting dried flower production \u2014 craft, floristry, wreaths<\/li>\n
                • Mixed cottage garden borders and beds<\/li>\n
                • Dried flower arrangements and wreaths<\/li>\n
                • Pot Pourri ingredient<\/li>\n
                • Attracts beneficial insects and pollinators<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Helichrysum Bracteatum King Size Red is a tall<\/strong>, professional-grade strawflower from the King Size series \u2014 producing large<\/strong>, papery crimson-red blooms<\/strong> with a subtle silky sheen on long strong branching stems reaching 100 cm<\/strong>. One of the finest everlasting flowers available, King Size Red is equally outstanding as a fresh cut flower<\/strong> and as a dried flower<\/strong> that retains its color and shape indefinitely. Heat and drought tolerant<\/strong>, it thrives in Gulf cool-season conditions and is a reliable, low-maintenance choice for cutting gardens, borders, and dried flower production.<\/p>\n

                  Packet Size: Contains 100 seeds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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