{"product_id":"strawflower-helichrysum-swiss-giant-mix","title":"Strawflower Helichrysum Swiss Giant Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe gold standard for everlasting blooms. \u003cem\u003eStrawflower Swiss Giant Mix\u003c\/em\u003e produces exceptionally tall stems to 100cm topped with massive double flowers in a vibrant sunset palette of fiery red, glowing orange, golden yellow, romantic pink, and pure white — papery bracts that feel crisp and dry even while growing, and retain their brilliant colour and form for years after drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating characteristic: the blooms close at night and in rain, opening again in sun — even years after drying. Approximately 400 seeds per packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXerochrysum bracteatum 'Swiss Giant' — Half-Hardy Annual (H2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 90–100cm | Flowers: July–October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow indoors February–April; surface sow — needs light; plant out May–June\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; light, well-drained soil — drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarvest when outer bracts open but centre still closed — hang to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding bee and butterfly plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it with Statice Hipster Mixed for a complete everlasting cutting garden that dries into a winter arrangement of gold, jewel tones, and papery texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55647622955393,"sku":"STR-HEL","price":2.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0923\/8865\/5489\/files\/53A005DC-9D14-4BBC-B0E6-BD2F40AFFB18.jpg?v=1778266742","url":"https:\/\/countrygardens.co.uk\/products\/strawflower-helichrysum-swiss-giant-mix","provider":"English Country Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}