Helica™ Bracteantha
Bracteantha bracteata Helica™ Series
SKU
31242
Perfect for potted or hanging basket combinations or to fill borders. Brightly colored blooms cover bright green foliage during throughout the warm season. Thrives in heat, tolerates some drought, and needs no deadheading. Often called strawflower due to its crisp papery-like flowers, which make beautiful dried flowers.
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Full sun
Best with regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil.
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- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
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| Botanical Pronunciation | brak-tee-ANTH-uh brak-tee-AY-tuh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | 10-12" H x 12-16" W |
| Bloom Time | Late spring through summer. |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Growth Habit | Rounded |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Best with regular watering to maintain evenly moist soil. |
| Key Feature | Heat-loving |
Easily grown in fertile, semi-moist, well drained soils. Tolerates dry spells, once established. Needs no deadheading, but may be trimmed mid season for a neat appearance and to encourage repeat flowering.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: All
Good to grow...for one season