Light
Full sun; light shade is tolerated.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Strawflower
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Seasonal plants · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Papery flower heads retain their shape and colour after drying, providing both garden colour and cut stems.
A space where it can thrive
Grow outdoors in a position suited to the plant. Containers need drainage and closer moisture checks than garden beds.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Studio illustration. Appearance varies with age, variety and growing conditions.
Your care routine
Watering
Water new plants until established; allow the surface to dry between waterings.
Soil & drainage
Well-drained soil; use container potting mix in pots.
Fertilizer
Feed only as needed during active growth, following the fertilizer label.
Outdoor hardiness
A tender perennial usually grown as an annual in Canada.
Humidity
Allow air to circulate between plants. Water the soil rather than wetting foliage.
Through the seasons
Deadhead for more blooms and stake tall varieties. Cut stems for fresh or dried arrangements.
When your plant needs help
- Downy mildew can occur.
- Tall stems may need support in exposed positions.
Pets & little ones
Grow as an ornamental; keep plant material away from children and pets who may chew it.
Grow with your neighbourhood store.
Independent, family-owned and right here in Uptown New Westminster. Browse before your visit and keep this guide handy at home.
Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.