Garden Seeds
Fireball Strawflower Seeds (Organic)
Sold by Annie’s Annuals & Perennials · United States
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Fireball was made to keep summer color in circulation. Dark orange, papery bracts flare around bright yellow centers, holding their crisp form on straight stems in the garden, the vase, and months later in dried wreaths and everlasting bouquets. The upright
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30–40-inch plants have a clean, open habit that fits naturally into a dedicated cutting row or a sunny ornamental border. Though the first flowers take time, their bold sunset color arrives late enough to carry arrangements toward fall. Botanical name: Xerochrysum bracteatum Cultivar: Fireball Organic status: Certified organic seed Life cycle: Annual Colors: Dark orange with yellow centers Exposure: Full sun Sowing: Start indoors 6–8 weeks before frost or direct sow after frost Mature height: 30–40 in. Days to maturity: 85 days Seed unit: 1/64 oz. Certified organic to USDA standards by Vermont Organic Farmers, LLC. Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety can begin indoors or outside. Compare direct sowing with indoor seed starting , then check when to begin in your climate . Cut mostly open flowers for fresh use; for drying, harvest as the buds show color and hang small bundles in a warm, dark, airy place. Find more enduring cutting flowers in our flower seed packets .