Pierrot Red – Helipterum Seed

New! Dramatic pink and black blooms for fresh or dried flowers.
Productive plants produce relatively small, 1–2" upward-facing, daisy-like flowers with papery petals. Most blooms have a dramatic, contrasting black center while a small percentage have golden centers. The flowers have a long vase life and also make excellent dried flowers. The plant stature is a bit short for cutting (approximately 18–24"). Plants are basal branching, which makes the thin, wiry stems easy to cut and strip. Very comparable plant habit and performance to Pierrot White. Helipterum is also known as Acroclinium, immortelle, paper daisy, Australian everlasting, and everlasting daisy. Ht. 18–24". Avg. 10,600 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)
SOWING: Transplant (recommended) – 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after danger of frost has passed. Direct seed – Sow after last frost. Gently press seeds into soil surface or cover seed lightly as light aids germination. Keep soil moist until emergence. Sow seeds every 2"; thin seedlings to 6-8" apart.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT SPACING: 6-8".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
HARVEST: Fresh or dried – Before flowers are fully open. Flowers continue to open after cutting. Hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Well-drained, sandy soil is ideal.
USES: Fresh or dried cut flower, borders, beds.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhodanthe chlorocephala
ALTERNATE NAME: Acroclinium, Immortelle, Paper Daisy, Australian Everlasting, and Everlasting Daisy