The ideal location for the straw flower

Content

• The ideal location for the straw flower
• The needs of the straw flower
• Select the site for the straw flower
• Tips

The straw flower likes to be sunny and dry

The ideal location for the straw flower

The straw flower (Helichrysum bracteatum) is native to Australia and is now cultivated in a variety of subspecies in European gardens. At a suitable location, this plant needs very little care throughout the gardening season.

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The needs of the straw flower

Straw flowers are naturally accustomed to using very little water. Therefore, this plant copes very well on comparatively dry soils. In addition, the straw flower can also cover relatively barren soil with a wealth of flowers. However, the plants should receive enough sunlight and heat to help them develop healthily. Since most species of straw flowers are usually relatively sensitive to frost, they should be planted out after the Eisheiligen in the field.

Select the site for the straw flower

With the straw flower you can also plant areas in the garden where it is very hot, sunny and dry. For example, strawflowers are suitable for:

If necessary, the planting substrate should be mixed with a bit of sand so that it does not get waterlogged at the roots of the straw flower. Since straw flowers are more exposed in the balcony box of the sun and the dry wind, you should water straw flowers on the balcony a little more regularly than in the garden bed.

Tips

As the flowers of the straw flowers are still very appealing even when dried, they are popular elements in dry bouquets. For this, the flowers of the straw flower are cut off before blooming and hung upside down in a dark place to dry.