{"product_id":"helichrysum-tom-thumb-mixed-1372","title":"Helichrysum Tom Thumb Mixed Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXerochrysum bracteatum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTom Thumb Mixed is a compact Australian native everlasting producing masses of colourful, papery flowers on bushy plants reaching approximately 45 cm tall. The mixture offers a lively range of colours including yellow, gold, orange, pink, red and white, with flowers appearing over a long period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Strawflower or Paper Daisy, the compact habit of Tom Thumb makes it particularly well suited to borders, containers, cottage gardens and the front of native garden beds. The blooms are excellent for fresh or dried arrangements and retain their colour and shape remarkably well after drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are also attractive to bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects. Hardy and easy to grow, plants thrive in full sun and well-drained soil and tolerate heat and dry conditions once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed count: approximately 1,400 seeds\/g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 500 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Autumn to spring\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early autumn\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly or raise in trays, covering the fine seed only very lightly. Keep moist during germination and establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant or thin seedlings to approximately 20–25 cm apart in full sun and well-drained soil. For dried flowers, harvest stems as the blooms begin to open but before the centres are fully exposed, then hang upside down in a dry, well-ventilated place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649663783130,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/F_Helichrysum_TomThumb.jpg?v=1772495095","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/helichrysum-tom-thumb-mixed-1372","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}