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

Helipterum roseum Pierrot White, also known as Acroclinium or strawflower, is a beautiful and versatile flower that looks great in both fresh bouquets and dried flower arrangements. This variety stands out with its pure white, vibrant flowers and papery texture, making it popular with florists, hobby gardeners, and cut flowerers who want long-lasting flowers with an elegant appearance.

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

Bright, pure white flowers

Pierrot White flowers radiate brightness and freshness. The papery texture of the petals ensures that the flowers retain their shape, whether fresh or dried. Its pure white color makes Pierrot White ideal for combining with other Helipterum or Helichrysum varieties, as well as with cut flowers in pastel or bright shades.

Pierrot White offers a perfect balance between simplicity and striking beauty, making the variety suitable for classic, modern or creative bouquets and dried flower arrangements.

Ideal for fresh and dried applications

Fresh cut flowers

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

• Pure white colour gives a fresh and elegant look.

• Perfect for cut flower gardens, field bouquets and combination bouquets.

Dried flowers

• Acroclinium retains shape and colour exceptionally well after drying.

• Pierrot White is ideal for dried bouquets, wreaths, flower clouds and wall decorations.

• For best results, harvest the flowers when they are about two-thirds open, so that shape and color are retained as much as possible.

Cultivation characteristics and ease of cultivation

Helipterum roseum Pierrot White is profusely flowering and easy to grow, making it suitable for both hobbyists and professional growers. The plant thrives in a sunny, well-drained location and has moderate water requirements.

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 White is not only suitable for bouquets and dried flowers, but also makes an elegant addition to borders and cut flower gardens. The pure white flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, creating a bright, harmonious accent in the garden.

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

Why choose Helipterum roseum Pierrot White?

• Pure white flowers for a fresh and elegant look

• 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