Helichrysum bracteatum – Salmon: soft and warm strawflower for fresh and dried arrangements

Helichrysum bracteatum Salmon, also known as strawflower, everlasting flower, or immortelle, is a beautiful variety with a soft salmon pink color. This warm, delicate shade makes it ideal for fresh bouquets, dried arrangements, and creative floral designs. Salmon combines elegance and durability, making it a popular choice among florists, hobby gardeners, and cut flower growers who want flowers that retain their beauty both fresh and dried.

Salmon's papery petals and sturdy stems make it both practical and decorative. The soft salmon accent adds a warm, subtle touch to any bouquet, dried flower arrangement, or landscaping project.

A soft, warm color for versatile applications

Salmon flowers have a warm, soft pink to salmon hue that instantly creates a friendly and elegant look. The papery texture of the petals creates a unique texture and increases durability, so the flowers retain their shape even after drying.

Thanks to its versatile color, Salmon is a perfect fit for a wide range of flower combinations: from romantic bouquets to natural field bouquets and modern dried flower arrangements. The variety can be paired with other Helichrysum varieties or with cut flowers and greenery for a vibrant and harmonious look.

Ideal for fresh and dried arrangements

Fresh cut flowers

• Sturdy flowers with a long vase life.

• The warm salmon hue adds a soft, elegant look.

• Ideal for combination bouquets, field bouquets and arrangements with pastel or summer shades.

Dried flowers

• Helichrysum retains its shape and colour exceptionally well after drying.

• Salmon is perfect for dried bouquets, wreaths, flower clouds, wall decorations, and creative interior projects.

• For optimum quality, it is recommended to harvest when the flower is approximately two-thirds open, so that the shape and colour remain optimal.

Cultivation characteristics and ease of cultivation

Helichrysum bracteatum Salmon is a prolific bloomer and easy to grow, making it suitable for both professional and amateur gardeners. The plants thrive in sunny conditions and are naturally drought-tolerant, making them ideal for cut and dried flower production.

Important cultivation characteristics

• Height: 80–100 cm

• Location: full sun

• Soil: well-drained, slightly nutritious

• Water requirement: moderate, drought tolerant

• Flowering period: June to October

• Uses: cut flower, dried flower, picking garden, ornamental border

Topping young shoots encourages branching and ensures fuller blooms. Regular harvesting also promotes continuous flower production throughout the season.

Versatile applications in garden, picking garden and landscape

Salmon is not only ideal for cut and dried flowers, but also a beautiful addition to gardens and borders. The soft salmon hue creates a welcoming accent and contrasts beautifully with green-leaved plants or flowers in other shades. In addition, the plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, contributing to healthy biodiversity.

Ideal applications:

• Pick-a-Pick Gardens

• Summer borders and prairie planting

• Dried flower fields

• Demonstration and educational gardens

• Romantic or rural garden styles

The compact, rich flowering creates a uniform and attractive field of colour.

Why choose Helichrysum bracteatum Salmon?

• Soft, warm salmon shade for elegant bouquets

• Excellent for drying, with long lasting colour retention

• Firm, papery petals and straight stems

• Richly flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for fresh bouquets, dried flowers and picking gardens

• Attracts pollinators and supports biodiversity

• Versatile in use in garden, picking garden and interior decoration

Discover all Helichrysum varieties at Easyseed

Besides Salmon, Easyseed offers a wide range of Helichrysum varieties in various colors: from soft cream and yellow to intense orange, red, pink, and mixed shades. Perfect for combining in bouquets, cut-flower gardens, or dried flower projects, for long-lasting and colorful floral creations.