Cut flower

Strawflower (Helichrysum)

Petals that feel like paper — the easiest dried flower going.

Sun

Full sun

Water

Low

Soil

Well-drained

Difficulty

Easy

Container

Yes

Edible part

Ornamental

Lifecycle

Annual

Hardiness

Half-hardy

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Plants well with

Where to source

Get growing in United Kingdom

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Thompson & Morgan

Offers heirloom strawflower varieties bred for UK summers, reliably producing dried flowers in London's short growing season.

Crocus

Stocks substantial pots for strawflowers' shallow root systems, essential for London's wet winters to prevent waterlogging.

Amazon UK

Quick delivery of specialist tools like dahlia cutters, useful for harvesting strawflower stems efficiently before London's autumn rains.