Helichrysum felinum (100 seeds)

Helichrysum felinum. The branched clusters of the flowerheads may be flat-topped or slightly domed. Bigger clusters with more branching do occur. They lose their initial pink colouring as they mature; the bracts becoming white, the disc florets yellow. Sowing : Asteraceae seeds often germinate better in response to smoke treatment. Only mature, plump and fully formed seeds should be used. Smoke seed trays after sowing or soak seed in aqueous smoke extract for 24 hours. Sow seeds in a sandy, well drained soil. Sow seeds in autumn. Locality: Swellendam. Harvest: January 2023