Acroclinum Grandiflorum – grow your own everlasting flowers. The blooms are open with a gold centre surrounded by a ruff of petals in shades of red, pink and white. Flowering July and August.
Height to 35cm
Annual
Price for 100 seeds
SOW: in April or May where it is to flower, on open soil and lightly cover the seed. Aim for 10m distances. Germination takes about two weeks
GROW: they like most garden soils but are happiest in a well-drained site in sunshine. They are an easy annual plant.
ENJOY: it is best to cut acroclinium before flowers are completely opened. To dry, hang small bunches upside down in dry, dark, open, airy place.