Xeranthemum Seeds – Mixed

Bring long-lasting color and effortless charm to your garden with Xeranthemum Mixed Seeds. Known for their papery, everlasting blooms, these hardy annuals thrive in dry conditions and low-maintenance landscapes. Their ability to withstand drought and poor soils makes them ideal for home gardeners looking for vibrant flowers that require minimal care.

These seeds produce a mix of beautifully colored blossoms that are perfect for borders, cottage gardens, and cut-flower arrangements. Their naturally preserved texture makes them excellent for dried floral crafts as well.

Features

• Produces a colorful mix of classic Xeranthemum blooms

• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance variety

• Suitable for borders, wildflower gardens, and cut flowers

• Great for dried flower arrangements due to long-lasting petals

• Heirloom variety and non-GMO seeds

• Adaptable to a wide range of soils, especially well-draining types

Specifications

Botanical Name: Xeranthemum annuum
Common Name: Xeranthemum / Immortelle / Everlasting Flower
Seed Type: Annual Flower Seeds
Growth Habit: Upright
Height: 12–24 inches
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates dry and sandy soils
Watering: Low; allow soil to dry between watering
Bloom Time: Summer to early fall

Planting & Growing

• Planting Season (Outdoors): Spring after the last frost (March–May depending on zone)

• Indoor Sowing: 4–6 weeks before the last frost

• Germination Time: 10–20 days

• Sowing Depth: 1/8 inch

• Spacing: 8–12 inches

• Hardiness Zones: Best grown as an annual across USDA Zones 3–10

Seasonal Guidance by Zone

• Zones 3–5: Start indoors Feb–Apr; transplant after frost in Apr–May

• Zones 6–8: Direct sow Mar–May

• Zones 9–10: Direct sow Feb–Apr or sow in cooler months