Daisy PAPER DAISY Pink Everlasting(Dried Flowers)Florists/Crafters Non-GMO 200 SEEDS No Fillers – Pure Seed – Non-GMO – Safe Seed Pledge PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Daisy, Paper (Helipterum roseum) Everlasting (Dried Flower) Paper Daisy has colorful flowers with papery, pink petals that can be used for fresh or dried bouquets. To dry flowers, cut flower stems just as flower buds are nearly open or newly opened. Tie stems together and hang upside down in a dark room with good air flow. Flowers will be dry and ready for winter bouquets in 3-5 weeks. Paper Daisy blooms make a wonderful addition to any garden, but Don't underestimate their value to a florist or even a crafter! An excellent specimen for drying, Paper Daisies also are extremely long lasting in a vase. In the lovely range of feminine hues, this mix features giant, double petaled blooms just begging to be picked! Annual; Large Flower Heads for Maximum Color Easy to grow; Long Lasting Blooms Summer Blooming; Prefers Full Sun Exposure FAST FACTS LIFE CYCLE: Annual LIGHT REQUIREMENT: Full Sun PLANTING SEASON: Spring, Fall COLOR: Pink PLANT HEIGHT: up to 20 inches PLANT SPACING: 6-8 inches PLANTING DEPTH: 1/4 inch SOWING METHOD: Direct Sow WATER NEEDS: Low COLD STRATIFICATION: No HARDINESS ZONES: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 SHIPS: Year Round PLANT TYPE: Long Stemmed Pink Flowers with Light Halo and Yellow Center FEATURES: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower Garden, Deer Resistant, Dry Area Tolerant, Poor Soil Tolerant, Fast Growing, Extended Bloom Time, Easy to Grow Maintain, Container Garden BLOOMS: Summer HOW TO GROW DAISIES WHEN TO PLANT DAISY SEEDS Daisies are almost foolproof to grow. They can be planted in the spring, summer or fall. Most gardeners sow their daisy seeds directly in the garden. WHERE TO PLANT DAISY SEEDS Choose a sunny location that is well-protected with rich, well-drained soil. Compost can be mixed with your garden soil. HOW TO PLANT DAISY SEEDS Use a hoe or rake to scratch the top of soil. Then, toss the seeds on top. Daisy seeds should only lightly be covered with about 1/8 inch of soil. It is important to maintain a good level of moisture until the seeds have germinated (in approximately 14 days). If you desire, a general fertilizer can be applied during the early growth stages and monthly thereafter. Before the daisies bloom, you can switch to a high phosphorus fertilizer. This will give you bigger, brighter flowers. HOW TO CARE FOR DAISIES Daisies need average amounts of water. If you have perennials once they are established, separate your varieties by division every 3 to 4 years to avoid overcrowding. Dig up clumps and separate them into groups to be replanted. If you live in a cold climate, give your daisies a layer of mulch to protect them during the winte