Days to cut
75–85 daysStatus
tryingCatalog ID
CF-65Seasons logged
2First sown
2026-04-12Rose-to-cranberry papery strawflowers selected for fresh and dried arrangements.
How it grows
Germination
- Days to germ.
- 7–10 d
- Depth
- 0 in
Culture
- Days to maturity
- 75–85 dThis variety
- Spacing
- 10–12 in
- Height
- 36–40 in
- Sun
- Sun
- Frost
- tender
Harvest
- Handling
- Harvesting increases yield. For fresh or dried flowers, cut when 2-3 layers of petals have unfolded but before the flower fully opens to reveal its center. Hang to dry.
Trials
Other Observations
Notes not filed against a sowing. Everything else sits with its trial above.
No loose observations — every note belongs to a sowing.
This variety’s year
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sow indoorsApr 9
Outdoor / directMay 21 – Jun 18
Bloom (from indoor)Jun 21 – Jul 2
Bloom (from outdoor)Aug 2 – Sep 10
Seed source
Johnny's Selected Seeds