{"product_id":"straw-flower-seeds-xerochrysum-bracteatum-winter","title":"Straw Flower Seeds | Xerochrysum bracteatum | WINTER","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStraw Flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e are bright, papery flowers known for their vibrant colors and long-lasting blooms. They are ideal for winter gardens, flower beds, borders, and for creating beautiful dried flower arrangements. These flowers are hardy, low-maintenance, and bring color to your garden during the colder months when other plants may not bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1iz91iu\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2860\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eKey Features\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3352\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"104fzn\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003eAnnual flowering plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d1xxzp\" data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3037\"\u003eBright papery blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zxn2er\" data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3060\"\u003eLong-lasting flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14sfe8z\" data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3091\"\u003eUpright and branching growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xnjpxe\" data-start=\"3092\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003eExcellent for flower beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q9sv7h\" data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3142\"\u003eSuitable for borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"avaoh7\" data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3176\"\u003eSuitable for pots and grow bags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uzdsbl\" data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003eExcellent fresh cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hk2635\" data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003eOutstanding dried flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yzhz9l\" data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3261\"\u003eSuitable for floral crafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jq4i65\" data-start=\"3262\" data-end=\"3297\"\u003eDrought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p67yah\" data-start=\"3298\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003eFull-sun plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nehi75\" data-start=\"3315\" data-end=\"3352\"\u003eWINTER sowing suitable for Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13vvoax\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3354\" data-end=\"3379\"\u003eRecommended Grow Bags\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3381\" data-end=\"3492\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/green-g-11-grow-bag-11x10-inch-5-gallon\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003eG-11 Grow Bag – 11 × 10 inch 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3507\"\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003eA small group of Straw Flower plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3663\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3663\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/green-g-12-grow-bag-12x12-inch-6-gallon\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3588\"\u003eG-12 Grow Bag – 12 × 12 inch 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3665\" data-end=\"3734\"\u003eRecommended for a fuller group planting with adequate root space.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3850\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3850\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/black-g-24-grow-bag-24x12-inch-23-5-gallon\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3737\" data-end=\"3772\"\u003eG-24 Grow Bag – 24 × 12 inch 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3852\" data-end=\"3866\"\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"3949\"\u003eGrowing several plants together for a broad flowering and cut-flower display.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ya9qw6\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3951\" data-end=\"3985\"\u003eRecommended Soil \/ Potting Mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3987\" data-end=\"3991\"\u003eUse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4166\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3993\" data-end=\"4031\"\u003e60% Bhalu Mitti \/ Sandy Soil + 30%\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4147\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/greengardens.pk\/products\/vermicompost-25kg-organic-fertilizer-pakistan?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4033\" data-end=\"4066\"\u003eGREEN GARDENS Vermicompost 🔗\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"4148\" data-end=\"4166\"\u003e+ 10% Cocopeat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4168\" data-end=\"4197\"\u003eThe growing medium should be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4252\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4252\"\u003eLoose, moderately fertile and very well-draining.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4254\" data-end=\"4297\"\u003eStraw Flowers perform particularly well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4299\" data-end=\"4328\"\u003eLight, well-drained soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4330\" data-end=\"4336\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4486\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cwm9rp\" data-start=\"4338\" data-end=\"4358\"\u003eHeavy compact soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tnf4m1\" data-start=\"4359\" data-end=\"4374\"\u003ePoor drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h4hxt\" data-start=\"4375\" data-end=\"4391\"\u003eStanding water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r14iqk\" data-start=\"4392\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eContinuously saturated soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19qf8at\" data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4454\"\u003eExcessively rich growing media\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lyurv3\" data-start=\"4455\" data-end=\"4486\"\u003eExcessive nitrogen fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4488\" data-end=\"4585\"\u003eEstablished plants tolerate relatively dry conditions well. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"4560\" data-content-reference-end=\"4602\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"4ida4y\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4587\" data-end=\"4622\"\u003eGrowing Instructions from Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4624\" data-end=\"4650\"\u003eStraw Flower seeds may be:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4727\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4727\"\u003eStarted in seedling trays or direct sown in the final growing location.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4729\" data-end=\"4800\"\u003eFor controlled germination, seedling trays are particularly convenient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4802\" data-end=\"4821\"\u003eFill the tray with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4878\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4823\" data-end=\"4878\"\u003eFine, moist and well-draining seed-starting medium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4880\" data-end=\"4898\"\u003eScatter the seeds:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4928\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4900\" data-end=\"4928\"\u003eThinly over the surface.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4930\" data-end=\"4985\"\u003eGently press them into contact with the growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4987\" data-end=\"4993\"\u003eApply:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5060\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4995\" data-end=\"5060\"\u003eOnly a very fine dusting of soil or vermiculite, if required.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5074\"\u003eWater using:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5076\" data-end=\"5108\"\u003eA fine mist or gentle spray.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5110\" data-end=\"5134\"\u003eKeep the growing medium:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5136\" data-end=\"5189\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5136\" data-end=\"5189\"\u003eLightly and consistently moist until germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1eema7v\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5191\" data-end=\"5216\"\u003eImportant Sowing Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5218\" data-end=\"5245\"\u003eStraw Flower seeds require:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5273\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5247\" data-end=\"5273\"\u003eLight for germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5275\" data-end=\"5285\"\u003eTherefore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5287\" data-end=\"5320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5287\" data-end=\"5320\"\u003eDo not bury the seeds deeply.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5322\" data-end=\"5337\"\u003eSurface sow or:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5339\" data-end=\"5402\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5339\" data-end=\"5402\"\u003eBarely cover with a very thin layer of fine growing medium.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5404\" data-end=\"5646\"\u003eThis is an important correction to the older GREEN GARDENS description that advised approximately 0.5 cm covering. Seed-growing guidance specifically states that Strawflower seeds need light to germinate. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"5626\" data-content-reference-end=\"5666\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5648\" data-end=\"5676\"\u003eBecause the seeds are small:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5729\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5678\" data-end=\"5729\"\u003eUse gentle misting rather than strong watering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i7c941\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5731\" data-end=\"5746\"\u003eGermination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5748\" data-end=\"5795\"\u003eSeeds generally germinate within approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5797\" data-end=\"5810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"5797\" data-end=\"5810\"\u003e7–15 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5812\" data-end=\"5840\"\u003eunder favourable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5842\" data-end=\"5899\"\u003eSome conditions or seed lots may require slightly longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"5901\" data-end=\"5929\"\u003eGood germination depends on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"5931\" data-end=\"6069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12xn3px\" data-start=\"5931\" data-end=\"5953\"\u003eSuitable temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ljc0g2\" data-start=\"5954\" data-end=\"5970\"\u003eAdequate light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v4t9jt\" data-start=\"5971\" data-end=\"5992\"\u003eVery shallow sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"44of3a\" data-start=\"5993\" data-end=\"6014\"\u003eConsistent moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"qcxkn0\" data-start=\"6015\" data-end=\"6036\"\u003eFine growing medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17azes8\" data-start=\"6037\" data-end=\"6052\"\u003eGood drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1levs0u\" data-start=\"6053\" data-end=\"6069\"\u003eSeed freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6071\" data-end=\"6291\"\u003eCommercial sources report emergence from approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"6126\" data-end=\"6139\"\u003e7–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, while other cultivar guidance reports germination around \u003cstrong data-start=\"6198\" data-end=\"6228\"\u003e15 days or slightly longer\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on conditions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"6274\" data-content-reference-end=\"6316\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"a2ti7c\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6293\" data-end=\"6326\"\u003eIdeal Germination Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6328\" data-end=\"6364\"\u003eRecommended germination temperature:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6366\" data-end=\"6377\"\u003e18–20°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6379\" data-end=\"6411\"\u003eThis temperature range provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6413\" data-end=\"6454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6413\" data-end=\"6454\"\u003eGood, relatively uniform germination.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6456\" data-end=\"6654\"\u003eSome production systems also successfully germinate Strawflower at somewhat warmer temperatures, but approximately 18–20°C is a practical home-gardening target. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"6642\" data-content-reference-end=\"6685\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6656\" data-end=\"6674\"\u003eAfter germination:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6676\" data-end=\"6726\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6676\" data-end=\"6726\"\u003eProvide strong light and good air circulation.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"tz994r\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6728\" data-end=\"6745\"\u003eTransplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6747\" data-end=\"6784\"\u003eWhen seedlings develop approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6786\" data-end=\"6805\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6786\" data-end=\"6805\"\u003e2–3 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6807\" data-end=\"6839\"\u003eand are strong enough to handle:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6841\" data-end=\"6902\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"6841\" data-end=\"6902\"\u003eTransplant carefully into flower beds, pots or grow bags.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"6904\" data-end=\"7013\"\u003eWater gently after transplanting and allow seedlings to establish before exposing them to unnecessary stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jzfk3a\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7015\" data-end=\"7045\"\u003ePinching for More Branches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7047\" data-end=\"7089\"\u003eOnce young plants become well established:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7091\" data-end=\"7130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7091\" data-end=\"7130\"\u003ePinch the main growing tip lightly.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7132\" data-end=\"7148\"\u003eThis encourages:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7150\" data-end=\"7204\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7150\" data-end=\"7204\"\u003eAdditional side branches and more flowering stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7206\" data-end=\"7235\"\u003eBranchier plants can produce:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7237\" data-end=\"7304\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7237\" data-end=\"7304\"\u003eA larger number of flowers for both garden display and cutting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7306\" data-end=\"7438\"\u003eSpecialist Strawflower growing guidance recommends pinching young plants to promote branching. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"7432\" data-content-reference-end=\"7456\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12jlq0w\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7440\" data-end=\"7457\"\u003ePlant Spacing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7459\" data-end=\"7482\"\u003eMaintain approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7484\" data-end=\"7526\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7484\" data-end=\"7526\"\u003e25–30 cm \/ 10–12 inches between plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7528\" data-end=\"7556\"\u003efor home garden cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7558\" data-end=\"7589\"\u003eAdequate spacing helps provide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7591\" data-end=\"7656\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7591\" data-end=\"7656\"\u003eGood airflow, healthy branching and stronger flowering stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7658\" data-end=\"7793\"\u003eCommercial home-gardening guidance recommends approximately 12 inches between established plants. \u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"7774\" data-content-reference-end=\"7798\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ip05kg\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7795\" data-end=\"7807\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7809\" data-end=\"7817\"\u003eProvide:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7819\" data-end=\"7832\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7819\" data-end=\"7832\"\u003eFull sun.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7834\" data-end=\"7848\"\u003eApproximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7850\" data-end=\"7888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7850\" data-end=\"7888\"\u003e6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7890\" data-end=\"7909\"\u003eis recommended for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"7911\" data-end=\"7949\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7911\" data-end=\"7949\"\u003eStrong stems and abundant 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