Bracteantha Bracteata 'Mohave Fire Red' (Fire Red Strawflower)
Bracteantha Bracteata 'Mohave Fire Red' (Fire Red Strawflower)
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Bracteantha Bracteata 'Mohave Fire Red' (Fire Red Strawflower) is a vibrant flowering perennial featuring brilliant fire-red, papery blooms above attractive green foliage. Its large, long-lasting flowers create a striking display of colour, while its naturally compact, bushy growth habit keeps the plant looking full and tidy throughout the flowering season
Easy to grow, heat tolerant and relatively low maintenance, this colourful variety is ideal for sunny garden beds, borders, rockeries and decorative containers. Flowering from spring through autumn, its blooms also retain their colour and shape when dried, making them excellent for floral arrangements and crafts. A wonderful choice for adding bold, long-lasting colour to the garden with minimal effort.
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Mature height
0.35 to 0.4m
Mature width
0.35 to 0.4m
Spacing
0.35m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Annual or short-lived perennial depending on climate
Foliage
Brilliant fire-red flowers with green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring to autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low to medium; remove spent blooms regularly and fertilise every two weeks during active growth
Root System
Fibrous root system requiring consistently moist but well-drained soil