Helipterum roseum (Acroclinium) – Pierrot Red: vibrant and long-lasting strawflower for fresh and dried arrangements

Helipterum roseum Pierrot Red, also known as Acroclinium or strawflower, is a striking and versatile flower that looks great in both fresh bouquets and dried flower arrangements. This variety stands out with its bright, intense red color and papery flower texture, making it popular with florists, hobby gardeners, and cut flowerers who want long-lasting flowers with a striking appearance.

Thanks to its sturdy stems and compact flower heads, Pierrot Red is ideal for cut flowers, dried bouquets, and creative floral designs. The flowers retain their color and shape excellently, even after drying, making Pierrot Red a perfect choice for long-lasting arrangements and decorations.

Bright, striking red flowers

Pierrot Red flowers radiate intensity and vibrancy. The papery texture of the petals ensures the flowers retain their shape, both fresh and dried. The deep red color is ideal for creating striking bouquets, combinations with other cut flowers, or adding pops of color to dried flower arrangements.

Pierrot Red can be combined with other Helipterum or Helichrysum varieties, as well as with flowers in pastel or bright shades. This creates a dynamic and harmonious effect in any bouquet or arrangement.

Ideal for fresh and dried applications

Fresh cut flowers

• Strong stems and compact flowers for a long vase life.

• Intense red colour gives a powerful, vibrant accent.

• Perfect for field bouquets, cut flower gardens and creative floral designs.

Dried flowers

• Acroclinium retains shape and colour exceptionally well after drying.

• Pierrot Red is ideal for dried bouquets, wreaths, wall decorations and floral art projects.

• For optimal results, harvest the flowers when they are approximately two-thirds open, so that the shape and color are optimally preserved.

Cultivation characteristics and ease of cultivation

Helipterum roseum Pierrot Red blooms profusely and is easy to grow, making it suitable for both hobbyists and professional growers. The plant thrives in a sunny, well-drained location and requires moderate water. Thanks to its sturdy stems and compact flower heads, Pierrot Red is ideal for cut and dried flower cultivation.

Important cultivation characteristics

• Height: 50–70 cm

• Location: full sun

• Soil: well-drained, slightly nutritious

• Water requirement: moderate, tolerates drought

• Flowering period: June to September

• Uses: cut flowers, dried flowers, picking garden, borders

Topping young shoots and regularly harvesting flowers will encourage flowering, keeping the plant floriferous and producing multiple stems per season.

Versatile applications in garden, picking garden and flower art

Pierrot Red is not only suitable for bouquets and dried flowers, but also makes a beautiful addition to borders and cut-flower gardens. The bright red flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, creating a vibrant and colorful accent.

Ideal applications:

• Pick-your-own gardens and field bouquets

• Summer borders and prairie planting

• Dried flower fields

• Demonstration and educational gardens

• Floral art and creative projects

The compact, profusely flowering plants create a uniform and attractive field of colour that immediately attracts attention.

Why choose Helipterum roseum Pierrot Red?

• Intense red flowers for striking bouquets and arrangements

• Paper petals that retain their shape and color after drying

• Sturdy stems and compact flower heads

• Richly flowering and easy to grow

• Ideal for fresh bouquets, dried flowers and picking gardens

• Attracts pollinators and supports biodiversity

• Versatile in use in gardens, picking gardens and creative flower projects