‘Monster Fireball Red’ [ “Giant Red Strawflower”]

Helichrysum bracteatum 

‘Monster Fireball Red’ 

“Giant Red Strawflower”

Big, bold, showy & heat & drought tolerant - this is the TALL species, non-dwarfed by the hand of man! To 4’ tall & 3’ across, it certainly creates a dramatic focal point with substantial 2” brassy red blooms held atop strong multi-branching bright green stems. Beginning in mid-Summer, the blooms last for months in the garden & then, like, forever in dried arrangements. With average-rich, well-drained soil or in a large container you can plant this flashy character in that hottest spot next to the driveway! Self sows!

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